Cristiano Ronaldo matches international record in Hungary v Portugal | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo equaled the record for most goals scored in World Cup qualifying matches. The Portuguese star was a starter in the Hungary - Portugal match and once again added his name to the list of scorers with a successfully taken penalty.

With this goal scored in the Hungary - Portugal match, Cristiano Ronaldo equaled Carlos Ruiz of Guatemala, with 39 goals scored in World Cup qualifying matches. It should be remembered that the national team captain had already scored two in the first round against Armenia, bringing the total to three celebrations during the current FIFA international break.

Cristiano Ronaldo thus continues to pursue one of his major career goals: reaching the mark of 1000 goals in official matches for club or country. The Portuguese star currently has 943 goals in total in his professional football career, and he is steadily approaching the round number he has been seeking in recent years.

Regarding the national team, it was a very positive FIFA international break. The team started the European qualification for the 2026 World Cup with two victories, a 5-0 thrashing against Armenia, and a hard-fought victory away against Hungary, 3-2, on a field where, in 2024, both Germany and the Netherlands only managed a draw.

Portugal's victory against Hungary featured a notable factor: it was achieved through a comeback, something that has only happened four times under coach Roberto Martínez: besides last Tuesday's match, the team managed it against Germany (2-1 in 2024), Scotland (2-1 in 2024), and the Czech Republic (2-1 in 2024).

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