BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - SEPTEMBER 9: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with his teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena on September 9, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

Ronaldo equals WCQ scoring record as Portugal edges past Hungary

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Portugal clinched a 3-2 win over Hungary at the Puskas Arena during Tuesday's slate of World Cup qualifiers, backing up their opening Group F victory, 5-0 against Armenia last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot for his 39th career goal in World Cup qualifying, moving him level with Guatemala's Carlos Ruiz for the all-time record.

Portugal had to battle back after going down early.

Barnabas Varga gave the home side the lead before Bernardo Silva's leveller for Portugal.

Ronaldo netted a record-extending 141st international goal overall with his spot-kick just before the hour.

Varga thought he had grabbed a point for Hungary, only for Joao Cancelo to snatch all three for Portugal with four minutes left.

Hungary slipped to third in the standings behind Armenia who beat Ireland 2-1.

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