Overview

• Portugal and Hungary finished 2-2 at Estadio José Alvalade, halting Portugal’s bid to clinch a 2026 World Cup place on the night.
• Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the first half to reach 41 goals in World Cup qualifying, surpassing Carlos ‘Pescadito’ Ruiz for the all-time lead.
• Hungary struck first through Attila Szalai early on, and Dominik Szoboszlai equalized in stoppage time to deny Portugal the win.
• Portugal remains atop Group F and controls its path to direct qualification, with November fixtures against Ireland away on Nov. 13 and Armenia at home on Nov. 16.
• UEFA group winners qualify directly, so the draw postponed Portugal’s mathematical clinch despite its position at the summit.