While Portugal defeated Switzerland 6-1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, 39-year-old defender Pepe, who scored the team’s second goal, became the oldest player to score in the qualifying matches in the tournament’s history.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 hosted by Qatar, Portugal defeated Switzerland 6-1 and became the opponent of Morocco in the quarter-finals. In the 33rd minute of the fight, Pepe, who rose well in the penalty area in the corner used by Bruno Fernandes, passed the goalkeeper Sommer and took his team 2-0 forward. The 39-year-old defender made history with this goal he scored. The experienced football player became the oldest player in the history of the World Cup to score a goal in the qualifying matches.