Cristiano Ronaldo plays historic World Cup match against Uzbekistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo plays historic World Cup match against Uzbekistan

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is making his 24th World Cup appearance for Portugal against Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026. This match marks a record age difference of 22 years and 183 days with opponent Bekhruz Karimov. Ronaldo aims to address criticism following Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their first match. Successful performance against Uzbekistan could silence some of his detractors.

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Key Details

•Portugal's World Cup match against Uzbekistan is ongoing.
•Ronaldo is 41 years old, facing 19-year-old Karimov.
•He previously received criticism for his performance against DR Congo.
•Ronaldo's next appearance could tie him with Lothar Matthäus for most World Cup matches.

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4:42 PMYahoo Sports — 👴 Old v young: CR7 makes World Cup history twice over!

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After his weak performance in Portugal’s first World Cup match against DR Congo (1-1), Cristiano Ronaldo came under heavy criticism. Even the budget airline “Ryanair” jumped on the bandwagon. T...
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