LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo secured yet another monumental individual record for Portugal on Tuesday night, scoring twice in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Hungary during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The veteran striker, turning 40, netted his 40th and 41st goals in World Cup qualifying matches, surpassing the previous all-time record held by former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz (39 goals). The achievement further solidifies Ronaldo’s legacy as the most prolific international goalscorer in men’s football history.
Match Details
Ronaldo opened the scoring for Portugal in the 22nd minute with a close-range finish, registering the record-breaking 40th goal. He doubled Portugal's lead shortly after the break.
Despite Ronaldo’s heroics, the match ended in disappointment for the Portuguese side as they failed to secure the win needed to guarantee an early qualification spot for the 2026 World Cup.
Hungary showed great resilience, securing a late equalizer through Dominik Szoboszlai in stoppage time to deny Portugal the victory and ensure the qualification race continues into the next round of fixtures in November.
A New Milestone
The two goals against Hungary bring Ronaldo's overall international tally to a staggering 143 goals for Portugal, maintaining his position far ahead of all other players in the men's game.
While Portugal remains atop Group F, the focus remains on the incredible longevity and consistent performance of their captain, who continues to break records even in the twilight of his career.
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