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Ronaldo scores, first to net in six World Cups

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in sixth minute June 23, 2026, becoming the first to net in six World Cups.
He scored in the 39th minute from a Bruno Fernandes pass, making it 3-0.
At 41 years, 138 days, he became second-oldest World Cup scorer, behind Roger Milla.
Roberto Martínez kept him despite criticism, the brace lifting his Cup total to 10 goals and his tally to 144 in 230 matches.

History

Historical Context

At 38, Roger Milla became the World Cup’s oldest scorer in Italy 1990, netting four goals that helped Cameroon reach the quarter-finals – the first African team to do so. He later broke his own record at 42 in 1994, keeping the oldest-scorer title and prompting FIFA to add an extra African qualifying spot for future tournaments.

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Story summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in sixth minute June 23, 2026, becoming the first to net in six World Cups.
He scored in the 39th minute from a Bruno Fernandes pass, making it 3-0.
At 41 years, 138 days, he became second-oldest World Cup scorer, behind Roger Milla.
Roberto Martínez kept him despite criticism, the brace lifting his Cup total to 10 goals and his tally to 144 in 230 matches.

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