Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the ball before taking a penalty during the Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Qatar’s Stadium 974 on Thursday. The controversial call by the referee helped the Portuguese side get a leg up in the 3-2 victory over Ghana. Photo: VCG

Ronaldo comfortably converts a penalty in the 65th minute, making the 37-year-old the first male player to score in five World Cups. Photo: VCG

Ghana’s No. 10 Andre Ayew (right) becomes the first African player to score at the 2022 World Cup after his equalizer against Portugal. Photo: VCG

Joao Felix of Portugal (rightmost) scores in the 78th minute of the match. Photo: VCG

Rafael Leao of Portugal (front) battles for possession with Tariq Lamptey of Ghana during the match. Leao helped Portugal seal the win by scoring in the 80th minute. Photo: VCG

Ghana’s forward No. 11 Osman Bukari heads in his team’s second goal. Photo: VCG

Richarlison of Brazil (middle) scores twice, including a stunning overhead kick, making the five-time champions Brazil win 2-0 over Serbia in their World Cup opener on Thursday. Photo: VCG

Brazil’s Neymar is substituted in the 80th minute after suffering a sprained ankle. Photo: VCG