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Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterFollowing Canadas 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium, The Athletic journalist Colin Millar noted a unique distinction achieved by match-winner Stephen Eustquio.By scoring a dramatic 92nd-minute goal to secure Canadas first-ever knockout phase win, the midfielder technically became the first player who has represented Portugal at any international level to score a World Cup knockout goal while wearing the number 7 shirt.Eustquio, who currently wears the No. 7 jersey for Canada, was born in Ontario to Portuguese parents and represented Portugal at the Under-21 level before committing his senior international career to Canada in 2019.Cristiano Ronaldo is STILL in search of a first World Cup knockout goalThe statistic highlights a notable omission in Cristiano Ronaldo's extensive career CV.Despite being the all-time leading goalscorer in international men's football and featuring in multiple World Cups for Portugal, Ronaldo has never scored a goal during the knockout rounds of the tournament. You may like Every World Cup record held by Cristiano Ronaldo Which records will Cristiano Ronaldo break at World Cup 2026? Drama around Portugal World Cup squad as Cristiano Ronaldo criticism proves divisive The statistical quirk emerges as Ronaldo and the current Portugal squad prepare for their own upcoming Round of 32 knockout match against Croatia in Toronto.Ronaldo became the first man to score at six different World Cups with his brace against Uzbekistan during the group stage.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.His goal haul is as follows:2006 (Germany): 1 goal (vs. Iran)2010 (South Africa): 1 goal (vs. North Korea) What to read next Cristiano Ronaldo made an unusual gesture in Portugal vs DR Congo, and it's not the first time How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo is holding Portugal back: and it wouldn't be good for football if he wins the World Cup 2014 (Brazil): 1 goal (vs. Ghana)2018 (Russia): 4 goals (Hat-trick vs. Spain, 1 vs. Morocco)2022 (Qatar): 1 goal (vs. Ghana)2026 (USA/Mexico/Canada): 2 goals (vs. Uzbekistan)Elimination to Croatia, without finding the back of the net, would mean in all likelihood that CR7 retires from the game without that knockout goal.Ronaldo has 10 FIFA World Cup goals, nine shy of record scorer Lionel Messi.TOPICSCanadaPortugalWorld CupJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
