Cristiano Ronaldo became a major talking point on social media after Portugal’s Round of 32 victory over Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as a video appeared to show him saying “Bismillah” moments before taking a penalty.
The clip, widely shared across social media platforms, shows Ronaldo quietly saying something before stepping up for the spot kick. Many users claimed he said “Bismillah,” though there has been no official confirmation of the words he used.
The moment gained attention not only because of the viral video but also because the penalty marked Ronaldo’s first career goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup.
It was also his third goal of the tournament and helped Portugal regain momentum in a tense match against Croatia.
Portugal went on to defeat Croatia and secure a place in the Round of 16, where they are set to face Spain.
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