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Cristiano Ronaldo scores at World Cup, falls short of Milla's record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores at World Cup, falls short of Milla's record

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored during Portugal's match against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, making him the second-oldest goalscorer in tournament history at 41 years and 138 days. Roger Milla remains the oldest, having scored at age 42 years and 39 days during the 1994 World Cup. Lionel Messi, who recently turned 39, ranked fourth in the age-list after netting a goal against Austria. Other veteran players, including Edin Dzeko and Luka Modric, could challenge Messi's position if they score in upcoming matches. The tournament is underway, and no player has surpassed Milla’s record yet.

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Latest Updates

•Ronaldo scored against Uzbekistan on June 23, 2026.
•He is now second to Milla in all-time oldest World Cup goalscorers.
•Messi's goal placed him fourth on the historic list.
•Dzeko and Modric, both 40, could potentially challenge Messi's record.
•World Cup matches continue, with several veterans still participating.

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10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?

What they're saying

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While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.
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