Ronaldo becomes first player in history to score in 5 World Cups

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal in the match against Ghana (3-2) in the first round of the 2022 World Cup. It was the player's eighth goal at the World Cup. Remarkably, Cristiano caught up with Diego Maradona, Rudy Voller and Rivaldo, leaving Lionel Messi (7) behind.

Cristiano became the first player to score in 5 World Cups. The Portuguese player surpassed Pele (Brazil), Uwe Seeler, Miroslav Klose (two from Germany) and Messi (Argentina), who scored in four World Cups.