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Cristiano Ronaldo Sets World Cup Qualifying Scoring Record as Portugal Draws 2-2 With Hungary

A stoppage-time equaliser delayed Portugal's chance to clinch a 2026 berth, leaving qualification to hinge on upcoming results.

Overview

  • Ronaldo, 40, scored in the 22nd and 45+3 minutes in Lisbon to reach 41 World Cup qualifying goals, surpassing Carlos Ruiz’s 39.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai equalised in the 90+1 minute after Portugal had turned an early deficit into a lead.
  • The result means Portugal did not secure qualification on the night and must wait to confirm their place at the 2026 tournament.
  • A win paired with an Armenia setback against Ireland could have sealed Portugal’s berth, a scenario that remained out of reach after the draw.
  • Accounts differ on Ronaldo’s second goal, with most describing a finish from a Nuno Mendes cross and at least one report calling it a penalty.