Cristiano Ronaldo has broken into the historic list headed by the legend of the Pharaohs

Today, Wednesday, legend Cristiano Ronaldo continued to write history in the World Cup starting with Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With this participation, Ronaldo (41 years and 132 days) became the fourth oldest player in World Cup history (including goalkeepers), behind Egypt’s Essam El-Hadary, who tops the list at 45 years and 161 days, Colombia’s Fred Mondragon at 43 years and Millero at 43 and Milgero at 43 days. and 39 days, according to the network. “statistical leg” French.

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Former Brazilian star. Morocco was the best and I don’t understand Ancelotti’s decision.

In related context, Joao Neves scored a superb header in the 6th minute for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The young midfielder became Portugal’s third-youngest scorer in World Cup history at 21 years and 8 months, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored his first goals at the tournament at 21 years and 4 months, and Gonzalo Ramos at 21 years and 5 months.

Portugal is in Group 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.