Cristiano Ronaldo scores World Cup knockout goal for Portugal against Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot for Portugal against Croatia during the World Cup on July 3, 2026. This marked Ronaldo's first goal in the knockout stages of the tournament after having a previous goal ruled out for offside. The incident occurred after a foul on Renato Veiga in the penalty box by Nikola Vlasic. This game is notable as Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player in a World Cup knockout match. Following the game, discussions around Ronaldo's future and potential retirement are anticipated.
- •Ronaldo scored via penalty after an offside goal was disallowed.
- •The match took place on July 3, 2026.
- •Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player in a knockout game.
- •Discussions regarding Ronaldo's future are expected post-match.
- •Portugal is competing in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo ends 20-year wait with World Cup goal for Portugal against Croatia
"Cristiano Ronaldo’s long wait to score a goal in the knockout stages of the World Cup is finally over after he scored against Croatia. Ronaldo was given the chance to level the game from the penalty spot moments after he had a goal ruled out for being marginally offside.
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