In the build - up to the 2018 World Cup, Portugal hosted friendlies against Tunisia, Belgium and Algeria. Ronaldo featured in the final of the three matches in which he made his 150th international appearance. On 15 June 2018, Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score a hat - trick in a World Cup match, helping Portugal secure a 3 -- 3 draw against Spain in their opening match at the World Cup. In doing so, he also became the first Portuguese player to score a goal in four World Cups and one of four players to do so in total. His third goal saw him curl in a 30 yard free kick with two minutes remaining for the equaliser. His hat - trick also drew him level with Ferenc Puskás as the highest European goalscorer of all - time, with 84 international goals. In Portugal 's second game on 20 June, Ronaldo scored the only goal in a 1 -- 0 victory against Morocco, breaking Puskás ' record. In the final group match against Iran on 25 June, Ronaldo missed a penalty in an eventual 1 -- 1 draw which saw Portugal progress to the second round as group runners - up behind Spain. On 30 June, Portugal were eliminated following a 2 -- 1 defeat to Uruguay in the last 16.
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