Cristiano Ronaldo Not the First Player to Score in Five Football World Cups; Marta Vieira da Silva, Brazil Female Footballer, Holds the Record!

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male footballer to score in five different football World Cups when he converted a penalty against Ghana at the Stadium 974 in FIFA World Cup 2022. Brazil female footballer Marta Vieira da Silva holds the record of reaching the milestone first.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Marta Vieira (Photo Credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup and @EsportudoW)

When Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty in the 65th minute during Portugal vs Ghana match at FIFA World Cup 2022, he wasn't the first player to score in five different World Cups. In fact, Brazil female footballer Marta Vieira da Silva is the first player to score in five World Cups and she holds the record of reaching the milestone first. Canada's Christine Sinclair was the second while Ronaldo now becomes third to the landmark, but yes, the first male footballer to do so. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Men's Player to Score in Five Different World Cups, Achieves Feat With his Goal During Portugal vs Ghana FIFA WC 2022 Match.

Marta Vieira da Silva, First to the Record!

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