Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice, joins Messi and others in World Cup record day

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cups as he netted a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Source: eldiado The 41-year-old also became the second oldest scorer in World Cup history, behind Cameroon's Roger Milla (42). Source: infobae

Record-breaking goals

Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added a second before halftime, surpassing Eusebio as Portugal's all-time top scorer in World Cups with 10 goals in 24 matches. Source: infobae His first goal was a redemption after criticism for his poor performance against DR Congo in the opening match. Source: eldiado The double moved Ronaldo to 974 career goals, maintaining his lead over Lionel Messi in their race to 1,000. Source: infobae

A day for the stars

Ronaldo joined a stellar group of forwards who have dominated the World Cup so far:

• Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cups with 18 goals. Source: infobae
• Kylian Mbappé has four goals in two matches, including a double against Iraq, and is second on the all-time list with 16. Source: infobae
• Erling Haaland and Harry Kane also scored two goals each on the same day. Source: eldiado

The NRG Stadium crowd erupted as Ronaldo celebrated with visible relief, supported by his teammates and coach Roberto Martínez, who noted his "incredible hunger to help." Source: infobae