- Spain have now won their opening World Cup match in just two of their last 13 tournaments (D4 L7 – 2002, 2006).
- Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in eight consecutive major tournaments (World Cup, European Championships and Copa America).
- Cristiano Ronaldo is just the fourth player to score in four different World Cup tournaments (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018) after Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose.
- Spain conceded after just three minutes and 30 seconds – it was the fastest goal they’ve ever conceded at the World Cup.
- This match produced six goals, more than the previous four meetings between Portugal and Spain at major competitions (Euros and World Cup) combined (four goals).
- Spain striker Diego Costa scored with his first two shots on target at the World Cup.
- aged 33 years and 130 days – the previous oldest was Rob Rensenbrink in June 1978 for the Netherlands against Iran (30y 335d).
- Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 51st hat-trick for club and country, while it was also the 51sthat-trick scored in the history of the World Cup.
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s third goal of the match was his first direct free-kick goal at a major tournament for Portugal – it was his 45th attempt from a free-kick.
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