Sports · 4 July 2026

Portugal beats Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Exam-focused facts from the 4 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 clash of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history at 41 years and 147 days.
  • Ronaldo is the second-oldest goalscorer in the overall history of the FIFA World Cup, following Cameroon's Roger Milla who scored at 42 years and 39 days during the 1994 tournament.
  • Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match, surpassing the record previously held by Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko.
  • The match was the first men's FIFA World Cup game to feature two outfield players over the age of 40 on opposing sides, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric.

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