Lisbon, Oct 14, 2025 (AFP) - Portugal's Ronaldo becomes all-time top World Cup qualifying scorer

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2025-10-14

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history at the age of 40 on Tuesday against Hungary. Ronaldo netted his 40th and 41st qualifying goals, overtaking retired Guatemala international Carlos Ruiz, who scored 39 between 1998 and 2016. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner levelled for Portugal against Hungary in a 2026 World Cup qualifier after 22 minutes by finishing from Nelson Semedo's cross. Ronaldo p......

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