Ronaldo's World Cup Goals Fall Short of Milla's Record

Cristiano Ronaldo, representing the Portugal National Team, scored in a match against Uzbekistan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him the second oldest goalscorer in World Cup history at 41 years and 138 days. Despite this achievement, he could not surpass Roger Milla's longstanding record of 42 years and 39 days, set during the 1994 World Cup when Milla scored against Russia.

Ronaldo's goal came after he converted a penalty in Portugal's last-32 win against Croatia, but his efforts were not enough to extend his record beyond Milla's mark. Additionally, Ronaldo's performance pushed Argentina's Lionel Messi down to fourth place on the all-time list of World Cup goalscorers.

Messi had previously celebrated his 39th birthday during the tournament, scoring against Austria. The competition remains fierce, with players like Ivan Perisic and Marko Arnautovic also making their marks in the tournament.