Cristiano Ronaldo was seen training in special golden-coloured boots ahead of Portugal's final group stage FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Colombia, scheduled for Saturday in Miami. The Portugal icon aims to add more goals to his name and climb the Golden Boot charts after scoring a brace against Uzbekistan in the previous match.
Portugal's Group Stage Standing
Portugal currently sits in second place in their group with four points from a win and a draw. They face top-placed Colombia, who have won both of their group matches. A dominant victory is crucial for Portugal and Ronaldo to secure a spot in the round of 32.
Special Golden Boots Honor Ronaldo's Record
According to ESPNFC, Nike has released a special golden-coloured 'Gold Scorpion' Mercurial Superfly 11 shoe to honour Ronaldo's achievement of scoring in six successive FIFA World Cups, a record held by no other player. The shoe features his iconic moniker 'CR7' printed in white.
During the match against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored two goals, leading Portugal to a 4-0 victory. Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also scored, while an own goal by Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov added to the tally. This win was Portugal's first of the tournament after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the opening match.
Ronaldo Breaks Eusebio's Record
Ronaldo's brace made him Portugal's all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, with 10 goals, surpassing Eusebio's record of nine. Eusebio, a Portuguese legend and 1965 Ballon d'Or winner, led Portugal to third place at the 1966 World Cup. Pauleta is third on the list with four goals.
Ronaldo also became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments, ending a 10-match goalless streak across major competitions, including both the FIFA World Cup and the Euro Championship.
Impact on Portugal's Campaign
The victory against Uzbekistan was a strong response to criticism following the draw with DR Congo. It boosted Portugal's goal difference and put their World Cup campaign back on track ahead of the crucial group stage finale against Colombia.
