Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he’s the greatest goalscorer of all time. The Portuguese superstar scored a brace in Portugal’s 2–2 draw with Hungary, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers with 41 goals — breaking yet another historic record in his legendary career.
⚽ First Half: Ronaldo Responds After Hungary’s Early Shock
The match got off to a surprising start as Ádám Szalai put Hungary ahead in the 8th minute, silencing the home crowd. But Portugal quickly regained control of the game, driven by their captain’s relentless energy.
Cristiano Ronaldo equalized in the 22nd minute with a clinical finish after a perfect through ball from Bruno Fernandes. Then, deep into first-half stoppage time (45+3’), Ronaldo struck again — a powerful header that gave Portugal the lead going into the break.
At that moment, Ronaldo not only secured his 41st World Cup qualifying goal but also extended his record to 143 international goals for Portugal and 948 career goals in total — numbers that continue to defy belief.
⚡ Second Half: Late Drama Denies Portugal the Win
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Portugal couldn’t put the game beyond reach. Hungary stayed resilient and punished the hosts in added time when Dominik Szoboszlai (90+1’) scored a stunning equalizer, snatching a point in Lisbon.
It was a frustrating ending for Roberto Martínez’s men, but the night will forever be remembered for Ronaldo’s historic milestone rather than the dropped points.
👑 Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking Legacy Continues
With his two goals against Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo now holds the record for the most goals in World Cup qualifying history (41), surpassing all other players in the competition’s long and storied history.
He also extends his international tally to 143 goals — more than any male player in football history — and brings his career total to 948 goals, keeping his pursuit of the mythical 1,000-goal mark alive.
“Records motivate me, but what matters most is helping my country,” Ronaldo said post-match. “I’ll keep going as long as I can perform at this level.”
🧠 Portugal’s Path to the 2026 World Cup
The draw keeps Portugal at the top of their qualifying group, but it serves as a reminder that no match in Europe is easy. Under Roberto Martínez, the team remains unbeaten, with Ronaldo continuing to lead both on and off the pitch.
Next up, Portugal will face Serbia, where Ronaldo will aim to continue his extraordinary scoring streak.
📊 Match Summary: Portugal 2–2 Hungary
| Scorer | Minute | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Ádám Szalai | 8’ | Hungary |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 22’ | Portugal |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 45+3’ | Portugal |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 90+1’ | Hungary |
🌍 Key Stats
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 2 goals vs Hungary
- Career Goals: 948
- International Goals: 143
- World Cup Qualifier Goals: 41 (All-time record)
- Portugal: Remain unbeaten in qualifiers
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