Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at six World Cups on 23 June 2026. It came one week after Lionel Messi set his own records. On the same day, Luka Modrić played his 200th game for Croatia, and England drew 0–0 with Ghana.
Key Facts
- Messi: Hat-trick against Algeria on 16 June. At 38 years and 357 days, he became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.
- Messi’s total: 16 World Cup goals, level with Miroslav Klose’s record at the time.
- Ronaldo: Two goals in a 5–0 win over Uzbekistan. First man to score at six World Cups.
- Modrić: His 200th game for Croatia. Only the fourth man to reach 200 international games.
- England: 0–0 with Ghana, their 13th goalless draw at World Cups, a record.
Messi Sets the Pace
Messi scored three goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3–0. He beat Ronaldo’s record as the oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer. Opta and Al Jazeera reported that he also became the first man to play at six World Cups. Ronaldo matched that the next day.
Ronaldo Answers
A week later, Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan. He had scored at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now he has scored at six. No other man has done that. He also became Portugal’s top World Cup scorer.
Modrić Reaches 200
Croatia captain Luka Modrić played his 200th international game. Only three men had done that before him.
England’s Unlucky 13
England drew 0–0 with Ghana. It ended a run of 12 wins in a row in competitive games. It was also England’s 13th 0–0 draw at a World Cup, the most of any team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did Ronaldo set?
He became the first man to score at six World Cups.
How old was Messi when he scored his hat-trick?
38 years and 357 days.
What is England’s unlucky 13?
Their 13th goalless draw at a World Cup.
Conclusion
The old stars of football are still making history. Fans are lucky to see it.
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