How many FIFA World Cups has Ronaldo played in?

Ronaldo has played in five FIFA World Cups. His tournament appearances came in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022, making him one of the few players to compete in five editions.

He debuted at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Portugal reached the semi-finals. He also played in South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014, Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022, extending an international career that began with Portugal’s senior team in 2003.

Ronaldo became the first player to score at five different World Cups when he converted a penalty against Ghana in Portugal’s opening match in 2022. He scored eight World Cup goals across 22 tournament appearances.

The number five refers to tournaments played, not the total number of matches. It is also distinct from the record for World Cup titles: Ronaldo has never won the tournament with Portugal, while Brazil’s Pelé won three.