Portugal moved one step closer to securing their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 2-0 win against Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday night. The victory was driven by a stunning performance from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice to lead his nation once again on the grand stage.
The Portugal vs Hungary clash was part of the ongoing UEFA World Cup qualifiers, and the Selecão displayed their trademark attacking style from the very beginning. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a composed finish following a brilliant assist from Bernardo Silva. The second goal came late in the match, when Ronaldo capitalized on a defensive error to seal all three points.
With these two goals, Ronaldo extended his international goal tally, further solidifying his record as the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football. The Portuguese captain’s performance also marked his 10th goal in the current qualifying campaign, underlining his continued importance to the Portugal national football team even at age 40.
Manager Roberto Martínez praised the team’s discipline and Ronaldo’s leadership, stating, “Cristiano continues to show incredible hunger and professionalism. His mentality drives the entire squad forward.”
The win keeps Portugal at the top of their qualifying group, maintaining a perfect record as they edge closer to securing early qualification for the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Hungary, despite their spirited defensive effort, struggled to contain Portugal’s relentless attack. Their hopes of qualification now rest on upcoming fixtures.
As Ronaldo continues to break records and inspire his nation, Portugal fans are beginning to dream of another deep run in the world’s biggest football tournament.
