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In a heart-stopping comeback against Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo not only became the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup knockout stage match but also entered the top 10 all-time leading scorers in the tournament's history.
Starting for the fourth time in as many games at this 2026 World Cup, the national team captain converted a penalty earned by Renato Veiga in the 68th minute. He was later substituted, watching from the bench as Gonçalo Ramos netted the winning goal.
With this goal, he now boasts 11 goals in 26 World Cup finals appearances, drawing level with Hungarian Sándor Kocsis and German Jurgen Klinsmann, and is just one goal shy of Pelé's tally. The 41-year-old Portuguese star is the fourth active player on this prestigious list.
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