Cristiano Ronaldo just did what Cristiano Ronaldo does best: defy the passage of time and generate headlines. At 41 years and 147 days old, the Portuguese forward became the oldest player to ever feature in a World Cup knockout match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trading volumes for Portugal’s $POR fan token have surged during Ronaldo’s matches at the tournament.
The record and the token
Ronaldo had already been rewriting the history books before the knockout stage. During the group phase, he started against DR Congo at 41 years and 132 days, making him the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match.
He’s now one of just three players to compete in six World Cups, sharing that distinction with Lionel Messi and Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
