Cristiano Ronaldo aims for World Cup history against Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo seeks to become the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal faces Congo on June 17 in Houston. The 41-year-old has scored in every World Cup since 2006 and aims to contribute positively after mixed performances in recent tournaments. Ronaldo’s experience could be crucial for Portugal, which hopes for a strong start. Portugal supporters have mixed feelings about his inclusion, given his recent struggles but also a resurgence with eight goals during the UEFA Nations League. The match will air at 1 p.m. EDT on Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock.
- •Ronaldo has scored in all five previous World Cups.
- •Portugal faces Congo on June 17 at 1 p.m. EDT.
- •Ghana will be without Thomas Partey for its opener against Panama.
- •England's Tino Livramento is out due to a calf injury.
- •Uzbekistan will make its World Cup debut against Colombia.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo follows Lionel Messi playing at sixth World Cup
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
"Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Lionel Messi as the second man to play at six World Cup tournaments when he started for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Ronaldo recorded his 23rd match at the global stage since a debut at the 2006 edition in Germany and he can become the first player to score at six World Cups.
"Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Ronaldo has scored in each tournament dating to 2006. Messi had 13 goals on 105 shots entering this World Cup, and Ronaldo had eight goals on 103 shots.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:11 PMCristiano Ronaldo follows Lionel Messi playing at sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Lionel Messi as the second man to play at six World Cup tournaments when he started for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Ronaldo recorded his 23rd match at the global stage since a debut at the 2006 edition in Germany and he can become the first player to score at six World Cups.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:04 PMWorld Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Ronaldo has scored in each tournament dating to 2006. Messi had 13 goals on 105 shots entering this World Cup, and Ronaldo had eight goals on 103 shots.
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