Houston, June 17 -- Cristiano Ronaldo could add another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career when Portugal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Group K opener at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston on Wednesday.

The Portuguese striker, who continues to defy age and expectations, is set to make yet another piece of World Cup history if he takes the field against Congo.

At 41 years and 132 days old, Ronaldo will become the fourth-oldest player ever to appear in a FIFA World Cup match. Only Egypt's Essam El Hadary, Colombia's Faryd Mondragon and Cameroon's Roger Milla have featured at the tournament at an older age, according to FIFA.

However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner could achieve something even more significant ...