Cristiano Ronaldo scores record World Cup goal at 41, boosting Portugal fan token trading

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, became the first male player to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he netted a penalty against Croatia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 tournament co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The goal marked his first ever knockout‑stage strike and extended Portugal’s campaign.

The milestone sparked a surge in trading volume for Portugal’s $POR fan token on the Chiliz blockchain, as fans bought and sold the token linked to the Portuguese Football Federation. The tournament’s official crypto partner, US‑based exchange Kraken, and Ronaldo’s own partnership with Binance, which includes CR7 NFTs, amplified interest in digital assets tied to the star.

Ronaldo’s on‑field achievements coincide with his off‑field financial status. A 2025 Bloomberg calculation named him the sport’s first billionaire, driven largely by a tax‑free contract with Saudi club Al‑Nassr reportedly worth over $400 million and a 15 % ownership stake in the team. His global brand earnings, endorsements and personal ventures keep him at the top of athlete wealth rankings.