Cristiano Ronaldo makes history again: A unique 25-goal record
Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another monumental milestone in football history.
He has become the first player in history to score at least 25 goals combined in World Cup and European Championship tournaments, according to the statistics hub Squawka.
The historic goal was scored against Croatia
Ronaldo netted his 25th goal in major international tournaments during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Croatia.
In the 68th minute of the match, Portugal was awarded a penalty. Cristiano stepped up to the spot and converted the strike, marking another historic achievement.
Ronaldo's tournament goals
The Portuguese star's goal tally in World Cups and European Championships is as follows:
Euro 2004 — 2 goals;
World Cup 2006 — 1 goal;
Euro 2008 — 1 goal;
World Cup 2010 — 1 goal;
Euro 2012 — 3 goals;
World Cup 2014 — 1 goal;
Euro 2016 — 3 goals;
World Cup 2018 — 4 goals;
Euro 2020 — 5 goals;
World Cup 2022 — 1 goal;
World Cup 2026 — 3 goals so far.
22 years of history
Ronaldo first scored in a European Championship in 2004.
Since then, he has remained one of Portugal's primary leaders across various World Cup and European Championship cycles.
The goal against Croatia brought Cristiano's total tally in major international tournaments to 25 over a 22-year span.
Ronaldo's records continue
Cristiano Ronaldo holds a unique place in football history due to his consistency in major tournaments and his longevity at the highest level.
Having scored three goals so far in the 2026 World Cup, the forward has the opportunity to further improve his record in the tournament's subsequent stages.
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