Which footballer became the oldest player to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match?

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The correct answer is Option A: Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match at 41 years and 147 days. Ronaldo achieved the record by scoring a penalty against Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goal was Ronaldo's first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout-stage goal since making his tournament debut in 2006. Ronaldo became the second-oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, behind Roger Milla of Cameroon, who scored at 42 years and 39 days in 1994. Ronaldo also became the oldest outfield player to start a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match, surpassing Edin Džeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Portugal–Croatia match was the first men's FIFA World Cup match to feature two opposing outfield players aged over 40 years, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić. Ronaldo's appearance against Croatia was his 26th FIFA World Cup match, leaving him one appearance behind Lothar Matthäus (27), while Lionel Messi holds the record with 29 World Cup appearances. Portugal defeated Croatia 2–1 to qualify for the Round of 16, where they will face Spain.

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Luka Modrić

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Lionel Messi

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Robert Lewandowski

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Which footballer became the oldest player to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match?

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