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Cristiano Ronaldo finally found the back of the net at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal\u2019s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan after going scoreless in Portugal\u2019s first group stage match against Congo on June 17. <\/p>\n

\u201cI knew that God helps those who work. I knew my teammates were going to help as well,\u201d he said in his post-match interview.<\/p>\n

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Ronaldo\u2019s performance and inability to score in the 1-1 draw against Congo drew scrutiny online, having come just a day after both Norway\u2019s Erling Haaland and France\u2019s Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 scored braces and Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo\u2019s World Cup scoring struggles date back to the 2022 World Cup, where he only scored once off a penalty. He scored four goals at the 2018 World Cup.<\/p>\n

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Cristiano Ronaldo in his post-game interview Tuesday following his brace in Portugal\u2019s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan:<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew that God helps those who work\u201d#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com\/IdetwO7Yj8<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was a difficult week, a dark week,\u201d he said. \u201cIt felt like I was already retired from football. But I held on, as I always do, because I believe more in hard work than in anything else. It was difficult, I\u2019m not going to \u2014 I have to confess, but we are back.\u201d<\/p>\n

How Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history<\/h3>\n

His two goals made him the first player to ever score in six World Cups. At 41 years, 138 days, he also became the second-oldest World Cup scorer behind Cameroon\u2019s Roger Milla, who scored at 42 years, 39 days old, according to ESPN.<\/p>\n

Following the win over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo was asked if he and Portugal had finally arrived like the other greats of this World Cup. He reiterated his previous statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always arrive. Sooner or later, I\u2019m there. It\u2019s about continuing the work. I truly believe that God helps those who work hard,\u201d Ronaldo said, per ESPN. \u201cIt\u2019s always been that way in my career, nothing\u2019s going to change. I\u2019m very happy. The most important thing is the team, being united with them and with our families. We can\u2019t control the rest that comes from outside.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ronaldo and Portugal face Colombia Saturday in their final group stage match and will advance to the round of 32 with a win or draw, according to Sporting News.<\/p>\n

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