Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments after scoring against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s 5-0 win at the World Cup in Houston. Multiple outlets report that Ronaldo scores twice, including a goal in the sixth minute, as Portugal reaches a large margin victory. The match is described as a bounce-back for Portugal after an earlier draw: one report notes Portugal’s 1-1 opening draw against DR Congo, which came after Ronaldo’s forgettable performance in that opener.
All sources agree that Ronaldo’s goal total across World Cups is now a record, making him the first man to score in six World Cup tournaments (or finals), while his two goals help secure the dominant result versus Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is characterized as debutants by one outlet, and the overall theme across coverage is Ronaldo’s achievement combined with Portugal’s decisive performance.
