#4 Ronaldo's hat-trick against Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo is known for breaking records. The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner came into the 2018 World Cup with 3 World Cup goals to his name. By the time he left Russia the Portugal captain had scored 4 goals, taking his World Cup total to 7 goals, 3 of which came against the mighty Spain.
The 2010 World Champions, who have appeared in 15 of the 21 World Cups, had never before conceded a hat-trick in a World Cup.
Ronaldo's 3 goals not only saved Portugal from defeat but also documented another record to his name.
Edited by Arvind Sriram