![]() |
Ronaldo is the oldest player to appear and score in the knockout round of a World Cup. |
At the age of 41 years and 147 days, the Portuguese captain not only scored against Croatia but also made history by becoming the oldest player to score in the knockout round of the biggest football tournament on the planet.
Furthermore, according to Squawka , Ronaldo also became the first player in history to score 25 or more goals in the two biggest international tournaments in the world and Europe: the World Cup and the European Championship.
Ronaldo is the first player in football history to participate in a World Cup knockout match at the age of 41. This achievement is a testament to the incredible resilience of the Portuguese superstar after more than two decades of professional play.
In Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot, leveling the score at 1-1 and opening the door for a comeback. This also marked the first time in CR7's career that he scored in a knockout round match, after all 10 of his previous goals were scored in the group stage.
The goal against Croatia also brought Ronaldo's total number of official career goals to 976. This means the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is just 24 goals away from the historic milestone of 1,000 goals.
At 41, when many of his contemporaries have long since retired, Ronaldo remains the driving force of "Seleccao" and continues to write new chapters in history. In their quest to conquer the 2026 World Cup, CR7 is aiming for the unprecedented milestone of 1,000 goals in football history.
Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-di-vao-lich-su-world-cup-post1665748.html

























































