Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Uzbekistan in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, marking a historic moment in his career and in the history of the World Cup qualifying stages. The goal, which put Portugal ahead 1-0, makes Ronaldo the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup qualifying games. At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to demonstrate his prolific scoring ability on the international stage. This match was the second qualifying game for Portugal in Group K of the 2026 World Cup. The goal further cements Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. It also boosts Portugal’s position in the qualifying group as they pursue a spot in the tournament.