FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain became the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo achieved the milestone during Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash at Houston Stadium on Tuesday.
Infantino's Tribute
In an Instagram post, Infantino praised Ronaldo's achievement as "incredible" and wished him success for the remainder of the tournament. "What an incredible achievement!! Congratulations to @cristiano on becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups. My best wishes for the rest of the tournament. What an incredible feat!!" Infantino wrote.
Match Highlights
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, and Nuno Mendes added a stunning free-kick before Ronaldo struck again to make it 3-0 before half-time. After the break, an own goal from Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov following a Joao Felix flick from a Bruno Fernandes corner extended the lead in the 60th minute. Substitute Rafael Leao added a fifth goal late on to complete the comprehensive win.
Historic Milestones
Ronaldo's brace also saw him become Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals, surpassing legendary Eusebio. The win earned Portugal three important points and strengthened their position in the group, while also boosting their goal difference ahead of the final group match. According to FIFA, Ronaldo is the first player to score in six World Cups, a record that underscores his longevity and consistency at the highest level of international football.
