Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups during Portugal match

This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.

HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.

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The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.

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