Cristiano Ronaldo Shines with Two Goals in Portugal’s Draw Against Hungary
On October 14, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an impressive performance, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw against Hungary in Lisbon. Despite the result, Portugal came closer to securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Ronaldo’s first goal made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying, surpassing former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz with 40 goals. His second goal brought his tally to 41 goals in just 50 qualifying matches.
Initially, Hungary took the lead with a goal from Attila Szalai in the eighth minute. However, Ronaldo responded by scoring both of his goals in the first half, putting Portugal ahead 2-1. As the match neared its conclusion, Hungary’s Dominik Szoboszlai found the net during injury time, equalizing the score and dampening the festivities for head coach Roberto Martinez’s side.
With this draw, Portugal now holds 10 points from four matches, while Hungary sits in second place with five points. Ronaldo and his teammates will have the opportunity to secure qualification in November, with upcoming matches against Ireland and Armenia.
The two goals further added to Ronaldo’s remarkable career, bringing his total to 948 goals for both club and country. Notably, he has netted five or more goals in five out of six World Cup qualifying campaigns he has participated in.
As he approaches his 41st birthday next summer, Ronaldo is anticipated to be a crucial member of the squad that aims for Portugal’s first trophy at the prestigious tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
On Instagram, he expressed his pride in representing his national team, stating, “It’s no secret that representing the National Team means a lot to me, and that’s why I’m so proud to have achieved this unique milestone for Portugal. Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. See you in November to finalize World Cup qualification!”
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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