At the age of 41, Ronaldo has gone through a total of 802 minutes without scoring. This marks the longest goalless streak in the striker's career for the national team in major tournaments, after his last 10 appearances at the World Cup and EURO.
Despite still holding the title of the greatest goalscorer in international football history with a host of unprecedented records, Ronaldo's current form is facing many challenges.
His prolonged silence at the most prestigious tournaments has caused many difficulties for the "European Selecao," a prime example being the 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening match in Group K of the 2026 World Cup on the morning of June 18th.
Despite the prolonged goal drought, coach Roberto Martínez continues to place his faith in Ronaldo's influence within the Portuguese team. CR7 remains a crucial element in the tactical system of the team.
Following their draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, the "European Selecao" will continue their journey at the 2026 World Cup with a clash against Uzbekistan on June 24th. This will be followed by a match against Colombia in the final group stage game (June 28th).
Source: https://znews.vn/ky-luc-dang-quen-cua-ronaldo-post1660803.html