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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sets goalscoring record in World Cup qualifiers

Published:Tuesday | October 14, 2025 | 2:49 PM
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying football match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying football match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

LISBON (AP) — Another goal, another record for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 40-year-old Ronaldo became the player with the most goals in World Cup qualifiers by scoring a 22nd-minute equaliser from close range for Portugal against Hungary on Tuesday.

It was his 40th goal in a World Cup qualifying match, breaking a tie with former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz.

Ronaldo has scored those 40 goals in 50 World Cup qualifiers.

It was also a record-extending 142nd goal in men's internationals for Ronaldo and made the score 1-1 in Lisbon.

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