Goa, June 18 -- Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of creating yet another landmark in football history as Portugal prepare to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Group K opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

The 41-year-old Portuguese captain is set to add another remarkable achievement to his legendary career if he features in the fixture. At 41 years and 132 days old, Ronaldo will become the fourth-oldest player ever to appear in a FIFA World Cup match, with only Egypt's Essam El Hadary, Colombia's Faryd Mondragon and Cameroon's Roger Milla having played at an older age.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, however, has an even bigger record within reach. A goal against Congo would make Ronaldo the first playe...