- Cristiano Ronaldo creates history as he became the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal’s opening game in Qatar against Ghana.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot to open the scoring at Doha’s stadium 974, which was also the 118th goal of his country.
- The 37-year-old striker converted a penalty in the 65th minute to give Portugal a 1-0 lead.
- He has now scored a goal in every World Cup since 2006 when he again converted a penalty against Iran in the group stage.
- Ronaldo scored at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and another at the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and four in 2018 Russia.
- He has now become the first male player to score in five FIFA World Cups.
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