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Ronaldo Shatters Record with 41st World Cup Qualifier Goal
10/14/2025
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- Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, set a new record by scoring his 40th World Cup qualifying goal for Portugal against Hungary in Lisbon.
- He equalized in the 22nd minute, tallying his 142nd international goal.
- Ronaldo added a second goal in first-half stoppage time, giving Portugal a 2-1 lead at halftime.
- The achievement brings his total to 41 World Cup qualifying goals in 50 matches, surpassing former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz.
