Houston, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he remains one of football's most enduring icons, delivering a performance for the ages at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 41-year-old Portuguese captain scored twice in Portugal's commanding victory over Uzbekistan, achieving a feat no player has managed before -- becoming the first footballer in history to score in six different FIFA World Cups, spanning an incredible two decades from 2006 to 2026, according to a release.

The historic night brought more milestones. Ronaldo became the second-oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history and overtook Portuguese legend Eusebio to become Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.

In a career defined by records,...