IShowSpeed Reacts Emotionally as Cristiano Ronaldo Scores First Goal in FIFA World Cup Knockout Stages During Win vs Croatia
The 41-year-old converted a penalty after a teammate was fouled, and it was his 11th World Cup goal and third of the tournament.
- On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever World Cup knockout stage goal, equalizing for Portugal against Croatia in the 68th minute by converting a penalty kick after Nikola Vlasic brought down Renato Veiga.
- Trailing 1-0 after Ivan Perisic's second-half goal, Portugal were awarded the penalty that gave Ronaldo his opportunity as the 41-year-old pursued the World Cup championship eluding him throughout his record sixth tournament appearance.
- At 41, Ronaldo became the oldest ever player to score in World Cup knockouts, surpassing Pepe's record of 39 years and nine months, while the goal marked his 11th career World Cup score and third this tournament following two group-stage goals against Uzbekistan.
- After Croatia's late equalizer was ruled out for offside by VAR, Ramos headed home a cross from Rafael Leao in stoppage time to secure Portugal's victory, with Ronaldo substituted in the final 10 minutes.
- Spain awaits Portugal for a last-16 tie after securing a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday in Toronto, with Ronaldo's knockout breakthrough keeping him in pursuit of the World Cup trophy in the 2026 tournament, the largest ever with 48 teams.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Drake was in attendance for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Croatia, which the CR7-led side won 2-1. The match saw Cristiano score his first-ever FIFA WC knockout goal and take his tournament tally to three goals. Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo, Rapper Drake Meet in Toronto.
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Drake was in attendance for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Croatia, which the CR7-led side won 2-1. The match saw Cristiano score his first-ever FIFA WC knockout goal and take his tournament tally to three goals.
41-Year-Old Ronaldo, First World Cup Tournament Goal + Oldest Goal Scorer; Will the 'Last Dance' Against Spain Continue? OSEN = Reporter Lee In-hwan. Cristiano Ronaldo has erased the label of being goalless in World Cup tournaments. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 match of the CONCACAF World Cup held in Toronto, Canada on the 3rd (KST).
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Croatia by penalty in the sixteenth final.
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