Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New European Caps Record in 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his record as the most-capped men's international player in Europe, achieving 234 appearances for the Portugal National Football Team following their 1-0 win over Wales in the UEFA Nations League Group D opener. The 41-year-old reached the milestone after previously becoming the first player to achieve 200 international appearances against Iceland in June 2023, where he scored the winning goal in the 89th minute.

Ronaldo had broken the European record with his 197th cap against Liechtenstein on March 23, 2023, scoring twice, and later reached 199 caps against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 17, 2023. He surpassed the previous European record of 180 caps held by Spain’s Sergio Ramos in 2021.

Additionally, Ronaldo is recognized as Europe’s leading international goalscorer, having surpassed the 100-goal mark in September 2020 and equaled Ali Daei’s world record of 109 goals during Euro 2020.