Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers a cold-blooded penalty against England in the 2006 World Cup quarterfinals, sealing Portugal’s place in the semifinals. In a high-pressure shootout, he steps up for the final kick and calmly slots the ball past the goalkeeper, sending Portugal into celebration. His composure, precision, and confidence in such a tense moment highlight his mentality as a big-game player. This goal cements Ronaldo’s role as Portugal’s rising leader on the world stage.