Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Historic Knockout Round Goal in World Cup Win
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever goal in the World Cup Knockout Stage at age 41, becoming the oldest player to do so. His goal helped Portugal tie the match against Croatia, which they won 2-1 in extra time, advancing to the Round of 16.Key Facts
- Ronaldo scored a penalty goal in the Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia.
- He became the oldest player (41 years, 147 days) to score in a World Cup Knockout Stage game.
- Portugal won 2-1 after extra time, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal.
- This is Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance, having played in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and now 2024.
- Ronaldo’s sister said this could be his last World Cup.
- Croatia’s Luka Modric, age 40, may have played his final World Cup match in this game.
- Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16, where a young star, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, will be playing.
- Ronaldo and Modric are former teammates from the soccer club Real Madrid.
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