World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time top scorer despite Portugal draw with Hungary

In Lisbon, the visitors sprang a surprise by taking the lead through an unstoppable header from Attila Szalai. But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner quickly responded, converting two precise crosses from Nelson Semedo and Nuno Mendes to turn the game around in favour of Roberto Martínez’s Seleção.

Despite dominating for long spells, the Portuguese lacked the finishing touch: both Bruno Fernandes and Rúben Dias hit the woodwork. And with Portugal heading toward a deserved win, Dominik Szoboszlai snatched a late equaliser, denying the 2016 European champions a home victory.

With this double, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying history, overtaking Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz. The Al Nassr forward now has 41 goals in 50 qualifying matches. The draw nonetheless leaves Hungary five points behind Portugal, who remain the solid leaders of their group.