Portuguese superstar has once again cemented his place in football history after becoming the first player ever to score 25 or more goals across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship.
The remarkable milestone was achieved during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ronaldo added three more goals to his extraordinary tally, taking his combined total across the two major international tournaments beyond the 25-goal mark.
His latest feat further reinforces his reputation as one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.
Ronaldo’s historic journey began at UEFA Euro 2004, where he scored twice as a teenager to announce himself on the international stage.
He followed that with a goal at the 2006 FIFA World Cup before finding the net again at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued to shine at Euro 2012 with three goals before adding another at the 2014 World Cup.
He then inspired Portugal’s memorable Euro 2016 triumph with three goals and maintained his prolific scoring record by netting four times at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
At Euro 2020, Ronaldo produced his most prolific European Championship campaign, scoring five goals to finish as the tournament’s top scorer.
He added another goal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup before striking three times at the ongoing 2026 World Cup to reach the unprecedented milestone.
What makes the achievement even more extraordinary is its longevity.
Ronaldo has scored in football’s two biggest international competitions over a span of 22 years, demonstrating exceptional consistency, fitness and determination at the highest level.
His record of 25-plus goals across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship is unmatched, adding yet another remarkable chapter to a legendary international career that continues to redefine football greatness.
He has also finally broken the curse of not scoring in a World Cup knockout round game for the first time in his career.
