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Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled the feat of scoring most goals in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finding the net against Hungary. The 40-year-old scored his side's second in Budapest to take his tally in qualifiers to 39 goals over the years.
Portugal locked horns with Hungary at the Puskas Arena after securing a 5-0 win against Armenia in their first game of the qualifying series last week. The UEFA Nations League holders began their Group F campaign with a win, with Ronaldo scoring two goals in the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored again with a well-taken penalty kick in the 58th minute for his 39th goal in 49 World Cup qualifiers. The Al-Nassr player won the penalty for his team after his flick inside the box was handled by Hungary man Barnabas Varga, and went on to bury the resulting penalty.
Portugal skipper Ronaldo is going to lead his country to next summer's FIFA World Cup, which would be the sixth one of his career. The experienced striker has taken his international tally to 141 goals, and has 943 throughout his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal edge Hungary to maintain perfect start
Cristiano Ronaldo was amazing for Portugal as they secured a 3-2 win against Hungary in their second Group F game of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 40-year-old scored a penalty in the second half to lead his side to victory away from home.
After claiming a dominating win against Armenia, Portugal found themselves behind to a Barnabas Varga goal in Budapest after 21 minutes. They found a leveller in the 36th minute through Bernardo Silva, who finished from inside the box.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his team's second in the 58th minute from the penalty spot before Varga Glanced home a header in the 84th minute to level things. Joao Cancelo scored the winner for the Selecao in the 86th minute to hand them all three points.
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