15.10.2025 12:43
In the match where Portugal drew 2-2 with Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, becoming the highest-scoring player in the history of World Cup Qualifiers. The 40-year-old star reached a total of 948 goals, scoring 143 of them for the national team, and added another record to his achievements in football history.
In the 4th week of the UEFA Euro 2026 Qualifiers Group F, Portugal faced Hungary. Hungary started the match quickly and took the lead with a goal in the 8th minute. However, 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, one in the 22nd minute and another in the 45th minute, putting his team ahead.
THE MATCH ENDED IN A DRAW
Portugal left the field with a 2-2 draw after conceding a goal in the 90+1 minute. The score of the match did not prevent Ronaldo from setting a new record.
THE TOP SCORER IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS HISTORY
Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in World Cup Qualifiers history with his two goals for Portugal. The star player has scored 41 goals in a total of 51 qualifying matches, surpassing Carlos Ruiz, who scored 39 goals in 47 matches. In third place on the list is Lionel Messi, with 36 goals in 72 matches.
THE MAN OF RECORDS: RONALDO
Ronaldo reached 143 goals while wearing the Portugal national team jersey, and he also surpassed the 948 goal mark in his career. Additionally, the Portuguese star scored 90 goals in 107 matches for the national team after the age of 30, proving once again that he is an unending goal machine in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not only the top scorer in the history of the Portugal National Team but also holds the record for the most goals in World Cup Qualifiers, the Champions League, and in the history of world football.