Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, featured in Portugal's round‑of‑16 tie against Croatia on 3 July 2026, becoming the oldest outfield player ever to play in a World Cup knockout match.
Luka Modrić, also over 40, made history alongside Ronaldo as the first pair of outfield players older than 40 to meet in a World Cup knockout stage.
The match was staged at BMO Field in Toronto, with Portugal and Croatia battling for a quarter‑final spot.
Betting markets may adjust, with Portugal's odds to progress slightly lengthening as bookmakers reassess the impact of Ronaldo's experience.
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