Cristiano Ronaldo in the National Team: 23 years, six Europeans and six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo debuted for the Portuguese national team in 2003 and has since participated in six European Championships and six World Cups. He scored his first international goal in 2004 and has set records for appearances and goals in the Euro tournaments. Ronaldo was instrumental in Portugal's victory in the 2016 Euro and has served as captain during their Nations League wins. He also made history by scoring in all six World Cups from 2006 to 2026, totaling 11 goals. His international career concluded in 2026 with 234 caps and 146 goals, marking a significant legacy in football.