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World Cup qualifiers: Portugal draw against Hungary; Ronaldo scripts history

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo (third from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

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.

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