Overview

• Cristiano Ronaldo reached 40 goals in World Cup qualifying, surpassing Carlos Ruiz’s 39 to lead the all-time list.
• Portugal let a 2-0 advantage slip in Lisbon as Hungary rallied late, with Szoboszlai leveling in added time.
• The draw postponed Portugal’s opportunity to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup under coach Roberto Martínez.
• Ronaldo’s international tally stands at 143 goals in 225 appearances for Portugal, with 947 career goals across club and country reported by ESPN UK.
• The 40-year-old marked the milestone with a message thanking teammates and supporters, expressing intent to finish qualification in November.