Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal bounced back with a vengeance from a dismal opening performance at the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup.

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stirred up some major controversy after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was branded as the last ride for Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo’s record-breaking moment wasn’t even the most important thing he did for Portugal against Uzbekistan.

The striker put on a record-setting performance, a reminder that one of soccer’s greatest legends continues to defy time.

His once-vast powers diminished, the Portuguese legend is in the midst of a humiliating midlife crisis.

Cristiano Ronaldo broke a World Cup record set by Argentina star Lionel Messi just 24 hours ago against Austria.

When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has represented Portugal for more than two decades, becoming the face of Portuguese football around the world. So where does Ronaldo's family come from? What is his ethnicity? And what role has religion played in his life?