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Cristiano Ronaldo Sets World Cup Record, Shows Unmatched Longevity

Chinedum Anayo
Last updated: September 10, 2025 9:36 pm
By Chinedum Anayo - Journalist
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Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in football history, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup qualifying.

The Portuguese captain now holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup qualifying campaigns, displaying a career that has spanned more than two decades at the highest level of the game.

Ronaldo, who made his international debut in 2003, has consistently delivered for Portugal across generations, maintaining his scoring prowess well into his late 30s. 

The record further solidifies his reputation not only as one of football’s greatest talents but also as a model of longevity and discipline.

His achievement highlights a rare consistency: from his first World Cup qualifying goal as a teenager to continuing to find the net against much younger opponents in his late career. 

I’m For Portugal, Ronaldo’s goals have been instrumental in securing crucial victories and World Cup berths, keeping the national team among the world’s elite.

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