Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 2-2 World Cup qualifier against Hungary, with Dominik Szoboszlai’s late goal earning the hosts a draw and delaying Portugal’s direct qualification.
- The brace moved Ronaldo to 41 goals in 50 World Cup qualifying matches, surpassing Carlos Ruiz’s 39 for the all-time lead.
- Ronaldo’s first came from a low cross by Nelson Semedo and his second arrived just before halftime on a feed from Nuno Mendes.
- He now has 143 international goals for Portugal, the most by any player, with Lionel Messi second on 114.
- Playing for Al-Nassr at age 40, he also holds marks for scoring in five World Cups and appearing in six European Championships, with outlets reporting 225 caps and a record for national-team wins.