Cristiano Ronaldo had a forgettable match when Portugal drew 0-0 against Colombia in the last match of Group K of the 2026 World Cup. The veteran striker did not leave much of an impression and was in the group of players with the lowest scores in coach Roberto Martinez's squad.
According to Sofascore statistics, Ronaldo only received 6.5 points, lower than most of his starting teammates. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Diogo Costa was rated highest with 8.5 points after many important saves, while Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha received 7.4 and 7.5 points respectively.
In the opposite direction, Colombia owns the player with the highest score in the match, James Rodriguez with 8.1 points. The midfielder wearing number 10 played prominently in the role of organizing the play, contributing to helping the South American representative create an overwhelming game against Portugal.
Throughout 90 minutes, Ronaldo almost did not create an impact on the attack. The Portuguese captain did not score, did not assist, did not have a successful dribbling or clear opportunity-opening pass. He also repeatedly fell into a situation of lacking the ball when Colombia controlled the midfield and put continuous pressure.
Statistics show that Portugal only made 13 shots, about half compared to the opponent. Coach Roberto Martinez's team mainly played deep in the second half and had to rely on Diogo Costa's excellence to keep 1 point.
Ronaldo's unconvincing performance quickly became a topic of discussion on social networks. Many fans recalled his "I'm back" celebration after scoring against Uzbekistan in the group stage. After the draw with Colombia, some humorous comments said that the 41-year-old striker's performance was not commensurate with expectations, and played words to imply the aging sign of the Portuguese superstar.
However, the draw still helped Portugal win a ticket to the round of 32. The next challenge for Ronaldo and his teammates will be Croatia, an opponent considered experienced in the knockout round. This will also be an opportunity for the veteran striker to prove his worth after a less convincing performance against Colombia.
