Portugal needed to ask Cristiano Ronaldo for help in the second half, as they were behind to Morocco. Once the number 7 entered the field, he became part of the top five players to have played most World Cup games, with 22.
It is not Crisitano Ronaldo's best period at the moemnt, nor on or off the pitch. In the midst of the World Cup, the Portuguese star has gradually become less of a feature in the side, and was even a sub in the last two games.
However, his side were up against it in the game with Morocco, who were behind after an En Nesyri goal in the 42nd minute. Fernando Santos needed the number 7 to work his magic, who came on in the second half.
With this appearance, Cristiano became part of the top five players to have played in the most World Cup games of all time. The Portuguese man has now played 22 times, and overtook Maradona, Seeler and Wladyslaw.
He could even manage to overtake the Italian legend that is Paolo Maldini, on 23, and draw level with Klose (24). Another player up there with the most appearances is Matthaus with 25, but, whatever happens at the rest of this World Cup, Messi will be the one who has played the most, with 26.
It is a new achievement for Crisitano Ronaldo who, whatever happens with his future, will have left a great legacy where World Cups are concerned.