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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes oldest outfield player to start a World Cup game
Published 17 June 2026 ยท sports
Breaking records at the tender age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the pitch as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match
Breaking records at the tender age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the pitch as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, showcasing his extraordinary career in his sixth tournament. Despite the excitement, he left the field without a goal in the 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Published: June 18, 2026 โข 2:35 AM IST ยท Updated: June 18, 2026 โข 6:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Breaking records at the tender age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the pitch as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, showcasing his extraordinary career in his sixth tournament.
Despite the excitement, he left the field without a goal in the 1-1 draw with DR Congo.