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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought, first to score at 6 World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as the first player to score in six different World Cups during Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 28 minutes before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 23, 18:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 23, 17:32 UTC · La Gazzetta dello Sport

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📍 How it ended

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to lead Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. He became the first player to score in six World Cups and broke Lionel Messi's World Cup record.

Epilogue added 17d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a goal drought by scoring against Uzbekistan in a Group K match during the 2026 World Cup. This achievement makes him the first man to score in six separate World Cup tournaments.

Coverage from AP News, Yahoo Sports, and ESPN emphasizes the record-breaking nature of the goal. Other reports from CBS Sports and The Independent focused on live updates and streaming for the Portugal vs.

Future developments depend on the outcome of this pivotal Group K match, which the Houston Chronicle notes took place in Houston.

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Quick answers

What record did Cristiano Ronaldo break?

He became the first player to score a goal in six World Cups.

Which team did Portugal play to achieve this milestone?

Portugal played against Uzbekistan.

In which group is this match taking place?

The match is part of Group K.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal World Cup 2026 Uzbekistan Group K

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