Overview
- Ronaldo reached 41 goals in World Cup qualifying, moving past Carlos “Pescadito” Ruiz’s 39 to lead the all-time list.
- The milestone came in Portugal’s 2-2 home draw with Hungary at Lisbon’s Estadio José Alvalade on October 14.
- He has scored 41 times in 51 qualifiers, averaging 0.8 per match across campaigns dating back to 2006.
- Coverage places Lionel Messi third on the qualifying scoring chart with 36 goals behind Ronaldo and Ruiz.
- Portugal can clinch a World Cup berth on November 13 against the Republic of Ireland with a win, while a draw could suffice if Hungary do not defeat Armenia.