TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Portugal narrowly lost 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final run on football's biggest stage. Yet as emotional as the farewell was, it shouldn't overshadow Ronaldo World Cup history.
Making his World Cup debut in 2006, the 21-year-old Ronaldo quickly became one of Portugal's brightest stars. According to ESPN, he made six appearances, scored once, netted a penalty, and helped Portugal secure a fourth-place finish.
Fast forward to 2026; Ronaldo has cemented his status as one of football's greatest legends. He became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups, finishing with 11 goals overall.
His tally includes one goal in 2006, one in 2010, one in 2014, four in 2018, one in 2022, and three during the 2026 tournament. Remarkably, he achieved the feat at 41 years and 138 days old, making him the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
Ronaldo's World Cup legacy extends beyond goals. He also holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances, making 27 matches across six tournaments. During that span, he also provided two assists, one in 2006 and another in 2014.
Aside from the World Cup, Ronaldo has scored 146 goals for Portugal, the most by any player in men's international football history, according to FOX Sports.
To put his remarkable World Cup career into perspective, here's a tournament-by-tournament breakdown, citing ESPN.
Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup History
Tournaments: Six (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026)
Appearances: 27
Minutes: 2,150
Goals: 11
Assists: Two
2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
Six appearances
One goal
Portugal placed fourth
2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Four appearances
One goal, one assist
Portugal reached the Round of 16
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
Three appearances
One goal, one assist
Portugal finished in the group stage
2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Four appearances
Four goals
Portugal bowed out in the Round of 16
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Five appearances
One goal
Portugal made the quarterfinals
2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico, and Canada
Four appearances
Three goals
Portugal advanced to the Round of 16
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