At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo did what no footballer has ever done: scored in six different FIFA World Cups. The Portuguese superstar netted twice — including a trademark clinical finish — in Portugal’s dominant Group K victory over Uzbekistan, with Mendes adding a stunning free-kick goal to make it 3-0. The performance silenced critics who had questioned whether the aging forward still merited a starting berth, and it underscored Ronaldo’s extraordinary longevity in a sport that rarely forgives the passage of time. Portugal are firmly in control of their group and look like serious contenders in this U.S.-hosted tournament.
Walter Murrow
June 23, 2026
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