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Cristiano Ronaldo Sets World Cup-Qualifying Scoring Record as Portugal Draws Hungary 2-2

Portugal can clinch their World Cup place next month in Dublin after a stoppage-time equalizer kept qualification on hold.

Overview

  • Ronaldo, 40, scored twice to reach 41 World Cup-qualifying goals, moving clear of previous co-leader Carlos Ruiz.
  • He struck in the 22nd minute from a Nelson Semedo cross and added a second before halftime from Nuno Mendes’ delivery.
  • Hungary’s Dominik Szoboszlai leveled in the 91st minute, denying Portugal a win in Lisbon.
  • Portugal remains five points ahead of Hungary in Group F with two qualifiers still to play.
  • The Seleção’s next chance to seal qualification comes against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on November 13.