Cristiano Ronaldo sets goalscoring record in World Cup qualifiers

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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 equalizer from close range for Portugal against Hungary on Tuesday.

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🔝🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: The all-time top goalscorer in #FIFAWorldCup qualifying history! #WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/jyOXaGlU7C — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 14, 2025

It was his 40th goal in a World Cup qualifying match, breaking a tie with former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz. Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is at 36 goals.

⚽🔥 ¡EMPATE! Cristiano Ronaldo empuja la pelota y pone el 1-1 de Portugal 🙌 #EliminatoriasEnViX