Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo, the superstar striker for the Portuguese national team, set a record as the oldest player to score in a knockout round of the World Cup at the age of 41 years and 147 days. Ronaldo scored a penalty to equalize against Croatia, making it 1-1 before Portugal eventually won 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
According to Thai News Agency, this achievement marks Ronaldo's first goal in a knockout round after participating in six World Cups. The record-setting goal underscores his enduring impact and significant contribution to the sport on the international stage.