How many World Cup goals does Ronaldo have now?

He has nine World Cup goals across six editions, extending his own record.

Who did Ronaldo score against to make the six-tournament record?

He scored against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Houston.

What was the score when Ronaldo scored his record-breaking goal?

Portugal won 3-0, with Ronaldo’s goal coming in the 64th minute.

How old was Ronaldo when he scored this goal?

He was 41 years old when he scored against Uzbekistan.

Ronaldo at 41: first to score in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo’s strike against Uzbekistan in Houston makes him the only player to find the net at six editions of the tournament, extending his own record.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished Jun 30, 11:53 PM

Ronaldo at 41: first to score in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, became the first player in history to score in six World Cups, converting a penalty against Uzbekistan in Houston on Matchday 1 of the 2026 tournament. The Portuguese captain’s 144th international goal doubled as his ninth World Cup strike, lifting his tally across six editions from 2006 through 2026. The strike came in the 64th minute of Portugal’s 3-0 win, slotting past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Eldorbek Suyunov after João Cancelo drew the foul.