Cristiano Ronaldo Penalty Video: Watch Portugal Star Become Oldest-Ever Goal-Scorer in FIFA World Cup Knockouts
Relive the historic moment as Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years and 147 days old, became the oldest-ever goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The Portugal star netted a crucial penalty equalizer against Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto on July 2, 2026, leading his team to a thrilling 2-1 victory in the Round of 32.
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years and 147 days old, delivered a historic moment early Friday morning, converting a crucial penalty to net Portugal's equalizer against Croatia in their thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. The veteran forward's strike, coming in the 68th minute at BMO Field in Toronto, not only leveled the score but also saw him surpass teammate Pepe to become the oldest goal-scorer in the tournament's knockout stage history. Fans Claim Cristiano Ronaldo Whispered ‘Bismillah’ Before Taking Penalty in Portugal vs Croatia Match (Watch Video).
Cristiano Ronaldo Penalty Video
Portugal ultimately prevailed 2-1, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Goncalo Ramos, securing their passage to the Round of 16. The dramatic encounter saw Croatia take the lead through Ivan Perišić in the 53rd minute before Ronaldo's record-breaking penalty brought the Seleção das Quinas back into contention. The match itself was a landmark occasion, featuring two outfield players over the age of 40 for the first time in a World Cup knockout fixture, with Croatia's Luka Modrić (40 years, 296 days) also gracing the pitch.
Record Broken
Ronaldo's monumental achievement eclipses the record previously held by his Portuguese compatriot, Pepe, who was 39 years and 283 days old when he scored against Switzerland in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. This latest milestone adds to Ronaldo's incredible legacy, marking his first-ever goal in the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup and extending his record of scoring in six different World Cup tournaments.
Match Details & Key Moments
The highly anticipated Round of 32 fixture, held on July 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT (July 3, 2026, 4:30 AM IST), was a tightly contested affair. Portugal, known for their attacking flair, found themselves trailing before Ronaldo's intervention. The match concluded with a late surge from Portugal, culminating in Ramos' decisive goal in the 90+4 minute, following a VAR review that disallowed a late Croatian equalizer. Croatian Fans Throw Bottles On Pitch as VAR Denies Croatia Equaliser Against Portugal in FIFA World Cup 2026 Heartbreak (Watch Video).
Match Summary:
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32
Date: July 2, 2026
Kick-off: 7:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM PDT | 12:00 AM BST (July 3) | 4:30 AM IST (July 3)
Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
Score: Portugal 2 – 1 Croatia
Goal Scorers:
Croatia: Ivan Perišić (53')
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo (68' penalty), Goncalo Ramos (90+4')
What's Next for Portugal?
With this crucial victory, Portugal advances to the Round of 16, where they are set to face Iberian rivals Spain. The clash promises another captivating battle as the tournament progresses, with all eyes on whether Ronaldo can continue his inspiring run and lead his team deeper into the competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo's historic goal against Croatia not only propelled Portugal into the next stage of the World Cup but also underscored his enduring brilliance and unparalleled ability to perform on the biggest international stages. His record-breaking achievement will undoubtedly serve as a major talking point as the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds continue to unfold.
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