Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in the 2026 World Cup match against Uzbekistan in Houston, marking his return to the tournament's scoreboard. At 41 years old, Ronaldo's performance on Tuesday puts him in contention for the Golden Boot, a title he could vie for against players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane.
This brace addresses questions about his role within Portugal's national team. The publication of this match and Ronaldo's performance was featured in the World Cup Unfiltered Poll, which posed the question of who would win the World Cup Golden Boot. Readers were invited to vote in the poll, with results promised in the following day's World Cup Unfiltered newsletter.