Ronaldo Breaks "All-Time" World Cup Qualifying Record with Double Against Hungary | OneFootball

Portuguese legend reaches historic milestone as Selecao edge closer to 2026 qualification

Ronaldo Breaks "All-Time" World Cup Qualifying Record with Double Against Hungary

Cristiano Ronaldo's written another unforgettable chapter in football history.

The 39 year old Portugal captain became the all time top scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Tuesday 14 October after scoring twice against Hungary in 2-2 draw at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

Record-Breaking Moment

Ronaldo entered the match tied with Carlos Ruiz on 39 goal in World Cup qualifiers. He broke the record by scoring the equaliser in 1st half, then extended his new benchmark with 2nd goal in the second half taking his tally to 41 goal in World Cup qualifying matches.

This remarkable feat adds to Ronaldo’s already unmatched collection of records including:

Match Recap

Portugal looked set to seal qualification with 2-1 lead, thanks to Ronaldo’s brace.

However a late equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai denied them early ticket to the 2026 World Cup forcing them to wait until their remaining fixtures against Ireland & Armenia in November.

Despite the draw, Portugal remain firmly on track to qualify sitting top of their group with unbeaten record.

With 2 match left, Ronaldo’s leadership & goalscoring form could prove decisive in securing place at the tournament which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Key Stat

Cristiano Ronaldo's now the highest scoring player in World Cup qualification history (41 goal) , a record that may stand for decades.