How Many World Cup Games Has Cristiano Ronaldo Played?

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers of all time, and he has played in five World Cups. He has scored 11 goals in World Cup matches, making him the all-time leading scorer for Portugal. Ronaldo has also helped Portugal win the European Championship in 2016.

Year Number of Games Team
2006 3 Portugal
2010 7 Portugal
2014 7 Portugal
2018 4 Portugal

Ronaldo’s World Cup Goals

Number of goals scored in each World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has played in four World Cups, scoring a total of 11 goals. He is the all-time leading scorer for Portugal at the World Cup, and his 11 goals are the third-most by any player in history.

Goals scored in different stages of the tournament

Ronaldo has scored goals in all three stages of the World Cup: the group stage, the knockout stage, and the final. He has scored four goals in the group stage, three goals in the knockout stage, and two goals in the final.

Goals scored against different teams

Ronaldo has scored goals against eight different teams at the World Cup. He has scored two goals against Iran, two goals against Ghana, two goals against Germany, one goal against the United States, one goal against Morocco, and one goal against Spain.

Most memorable goals

Ronaldo’s most memorable goal at the World Cup came in the 2018 final against France. With Portugal trailing 1-0 in the 51st minute, Ronaldo scored a header to equalize the score. Portugal went on to win the match in extra time, and Ronaldo was named the player of the tournament.

Ronaldo’s World Cup Assists

Number of assists in each World Cup

Ronaldo has provided three assists at the World Cup. He has one assist in the 2006 World Cup, one assist in the 2014 World Cup, and one assist in the 2018 World Cup.

Assists in different stages of the tournament

Ronaldo has provided one assist in the group stage, one assist in the knockout stage, and one assist in the final.

Assists against different teams

Ronaldo has provided assists against three different teams at the World Cup. He has one assist against Iran, one assist against Ghana, and one assist against France.

Most memorable assists

Ronaldo’s most memorable assist at the World Cup came in the 2018 final against France. With Portugal trailing 1-0 in the 51st minute, Ronaldo provided a cross to Eder, who scored the winning goal. Portugal went on to win the match in extra time, and Ronaldo was named the player of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in the history of the World Cup. He has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in four World Cups, and he is the all-time leading scorer for Portugal at the tournament. Ronaldo’s most memorable goals came in the 2018 final against France, when he scored a header to equalize the score and provided a cross to Eder, who scored the winning goal.

Ronaldo’s World Cup Appearances

Cristiano Ronaldo has made 21 appearances at the FIFA World Cup, the most by any European player. He has played in four World Cups, making his debut in 2006 at the age of 21. He has scored 11 goals at the World Cup, the third-most by a European player behind Miroslav Klose (16) and Gerd Mller (14).

Ronaldo’s first World Cup appearance came in the group stage match against Iran. He came on as a substitute in the 73rd minute and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory. He also scored in the group stage match against Angola, a 1-0 victory. Portugal finished the group stage in second place, behind Mexico.

In the round of 16, Portugal faced the Netherlands. Ronaldo scored the opening goal in the 26th minute, but the Netherlands equalized in the 51st minute. The match went to extra time, and Portugal won 2-1 on penalties.

In the quarterfinals, Portugal faced France. The match was scoreless after extra time, and Portugal lost 3-1 on penalties.

Ronaldo’s second World Cup appearance came in 2010. He scored two goals in the group stage match against North Korea, a 7-0 victory. Portugal finished the group stage in first place, ahead of Brazil and Ivory Coast.

In the round of 16, Portugal faced Spain. The match was scoreless after extra time, and Portugal lost 1-0 on penalties.

Ronaldo’s third World Cup appearance came in 2014. He scored three goals in the group stage match against Ghana, a 2-1 victory. Portugal finished the group stage in second place, behind Germany.

In the round of 16, Portugal faced Chile. The match was scoreless after extra time, and Portugal lost 3-0 on penalties.

Ronaldo’s fourth World Cup appearance came in 2018. He scored four goals in the group stage match against Spain, a 3-3 draw. Portugal finished the group stage in second place, behind Spain.

In the round of 16, Portugal faced Uruguay. The match was scoreless after extra time, and Portugal lost 2-1 on penalties.

Ronaldo has made 21 appearances at the World Cup, the most by any European player. He has scored 11 goals at the World Cup, the third-most by a European player behind Miroslav Klose (16) and Gerd Mller (14). He has also helped Portugal reach the quarterfinals on three occasions.

Appearances in Different Stages of the Tournament

Ronaldo has made 11 appearances in the group stage of the World Cup, the most by any European player. He has scored six goals in the group stage, the most by any European player since Miroslav Klose (10).

Ronaldo has made five appearances in the knockout stage of the World Cup, the most by any European player since Miroslav Klose (7). He has scored five goals in the knockout stage, the most by any European player since Gerd Mller (7).

Ronaldo has made one appearance in the final of the World Cup, a 1-0 defeat to France in 2018.

Appearances Against Different Teams

Ronaldo has made the most appearances against Iran (3), North Korea (2), and Ghana (2). He has scored the most goals against Ghana (3).

Most Memorable Appearances

Ronaldo’s most memorable appearance at the World Cup came in the group stage match against Iran in 2006. He came on as a substitute in the 73rd minute and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory.

Ronaldo’s other memorable appearances at the World Cup include:

  • Scoring two goals in the group stage match against North Korea in 2010
  • Scoring three goals in the group stage match against Ghana in 2014
  • Scoring a hat-trick in the round of 16 match against Spain in 2018

Ronaldo’s World Cup Trophies

Ronaldo has never won the World Cup. He has reached the quarterfinals on three occasions, in 2006, 2010, and 2018.

Ronaldo has won the UEFA European Championship twice, in 2016 and

How many World Cup games has Ronaldo played?

Ronaldo has played in 4 World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.

How many goals has Ronaldo scored in the World Cup?

Ronaldo has scored 7 goals in the World Cup.

What is Ronaldo’s best World Cup performance?

Ronaldo’s best World Cup performance was in 2018, when he led Portugal to the final. He scored 4 goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick in the round of 16 against Spain.

What is Ronaldo’s record for most goals scored in a single World Cup match?

Ronaldo scored 3 goals in Portugal’s 3-3 group stage draw with Spain in 2018. This is the most goals he has scored in a single World Cup match.

Has Ronaldo ever won the World Cup?

No, Ronaldo has never won the World Cup. He has reached the final twice, in 2006 and 2018, but both times his team has lost.

What is Ronaldo’s goalscoring record for Portugal?

Ronaldo has scored 115 goals for Portugal, making him the country’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers of all time, and his record at the World Cup is no exception. He has played in four World Cups, scoring 18 goals in 25 games. He is the only player to have scored in four World Cups, and he is the all-time leading scorer in the European Championship. Ronaldo has also won the Golden Ball award at the World Cup twice, in 2008 and 2016.

Ronaldo’s performances at the World Cup have been a key part of Portugal’s success in the tournament. He helped Portugal win the European Championship in 2016, and he led them to the final of the World Cup in 2018. Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, and his record at the World Cup is proof of his greatness.

Here are some key takeaways from the content:

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has played in four World Cups, scoring 18 goals in 25 games.
  • He is the only player to have scored in four World Cups, and he is the all-time leading scorer in the European Championship.
  • Ronaldo’s performances at the World Cup have been a key part of Portugal’s success in the tournament.
  • He helped Portugal win the European Championship in 2016, and he led them to the final of the World Cup in 2018.
  • Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, and his record at the World Cup is proof of his greatness.

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