In the 6th minute, Ronaldo opened the score for the Portuguese team with a close-range finish in the penalty area. In the 39th minute, the 40-year-old striker completed a double after an assist from Bruno Fernandes, helping the European representative lead 3-0 when the match had not yet ended in the first half.
These two goals help Ronaldo continue to extend the list of memorable milestones in his career. The Portuguese striker became the first player in history to score in 6 different World Cups, from 2006 to 2026.
At the same time, Ronaldo raised the total number of goals in the World Cup finals to 10. This achievement helped him surpass legend Eusebio (9 goals) to become the player with the most goals in the history of the Portuguese national team at the World Cup.
At the age of 40, Ronaldo also showed his ability to maintain an admirable form in the international arena. After failing to score in the opening match against DRC, the captain of the Portuguese national team spoke up at the right time to help his team create a great advantage against Uzbekistan.
The 2026 World Cup is witnessing impressive performances from many top attacking stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland. In that context, Ronaldo also managed to leave his mark with goals and new records.
