Updated On: 16 October, 2025 07:55 AM IST | Lisbon | Agencies
Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace to set record for most goals in World Cup qualifiers, before Hungary battle hard to secure 2-2 draw in Lisbon; England, Spain emerge victorious

Cristiano Ronaldo (third from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
Another goal, another record for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old striker became the player with most goals in World Cup qualifiers after scoring twice for Portugal in its 2-2 draw with Hungary on Tuesday.
His first goal — from close range in the 22nd minute — was Ronaldo’s 40th in a World Cup qualifying match, breaking a tie with former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz.