Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name into the history books once again, scoring a penalty for Portugal in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Hungary during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
The goal marked Ronaldo’s 39th in World Cup qualifying, tying the all-time record set by Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz. He also extended his international scoring record to 141 goals in 223 appearances for Portugal. The 40-year-old striker’s late-game penalty in the 58th minute was a crucial point in the match that saw Portugal take the lead after Hungary’s early goal.
The game was a nail-biter, with Hungary equalizing in the 84th minute, but a late goal from Joao Cancelo secured the dramatic win for Portugal.
The win puts Portugal at the top of Group F with a perfect six points from two matches, while Hungary sits in third with one point.
