WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first to score in five World Cups with penalty against Ghana

Ronaldo opened the scoring against Ghana

Became first to score in five WCs

Record comes in turbulent week

WHAT HAPPENED? He's back with a bang. Ronaldo returned to the starting line up to captain Portugal against Ghana, before putting his side ahead from the spot in the second half with a record-breaking strike. He became the first player to score in five World Cups in what was his eighth goal across those tournaments, as Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐬! Cristiano Ronaldo setting more records 👏#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/sEk69kUNP9 — ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 24, 2022

The entire stadium hit SIUUUUU at the same time 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/T4nG6LQyST — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 24, 2022

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ghana's rapid response through Andre Ayew was soon cancelled out by quick-fire strikes from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao, before Osman Bukari pulled one back for the Black Stars. Ronaldo's record-breaking goal comes in a turbulent week for the Portugal captain, which saw him first dumped by Manchester United before being slapped with a fine and ban by the FA for an altercation with a fan back in April.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO? Ronaldo and Portugal will first hope to see out their opening day win, before they take on Uruguay in their next Group H fixture on Monday.