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Cristiano Ronaldo scripts history, becomes oldest World Cup knockout goalscorer
Published 3 July 2026 ยท sports
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in World Cup history, becoming the oldest goalscorer in knockout stages at 41 years and 147 days with a penalty
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in World Cup history, becoming the oldest goalscorer in knockout stages at 41 years and 147 days with a penalty against Croatia. This remarkable feat also places him second overall on the all-time World Cup scoring list. His appearance also marked him as the oldest outfield player to start a knockout match, underscoring his enduring legacy.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 6:53 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 7:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in World Cup history, becoming the oldest goalscorer in knockout stages at 41 years and 147 days with a penalty against Croatia.
This remarkable feat also places him second overall on the all-time World Cup scoring list.
His appearance also marked him as the oldest outfield player to start a knockout match, underscoring his enduring legacy.