Ronaldo Shatters World Cup Age Record

Cristiano Ronaldo just shattered the record as the oldest outfield World Cup starter at 41 years and 132 days, joining Lionel Messi in elite World Cup company with his sixth appearance. He now holds Portugal’s youngest-ever World Cup goal-scoring record too — a full-circle moment. The previous record was held by Atiba Hutchinson at 39, with Roger Milla’s legendary late-career runs (including at 42) still iconic. Goalkeepers hold the overall oldest player record, with Essam El Hadary at 45 — a mark Ronaldo could chase in 2030 if he plays beyond 2027. Messi, just a year younger, could also aim for that record if he plays in 2030 — though his future remains uncertain. This is a thrilling race against time for two football legends still dominating the game. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f9d4ba55dfce7ab