Nigeria, June 23 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups after finding the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan on Monday.

The Portugal captain struck in the sixth minute of the Group K encounter, silencing critics who questioned his performance in Portugal's opening 1-1 draw against DR Congo. Ronaldo's early goal added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career, making him the first player to score in six separate editions of the World Cup.

The 41-year-old had previously scored at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments before extending the record at the 2026 competition. The goal also came in Ronaldo's 24th World Cup appearance, moving him clos...