Ronaldo sets new record, becoming top scorer in World Cup qualifiers
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace in the 2026 World Cup qualifier, reaching 41 goals and becoming the top scorer in World Cup qualifiers. However, the forward's goals did not help Portugal defeat Hungary.
Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top scorer in World Cup qualifiers in the history of football. This is reported by UNN with reference to 433.
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Ronaldo scored a brace in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match between the national teams of Portugal and Hungary. His first goal was the 40th in the forward's career.
Currently, the list of top scorers in the history of World Cup qualifiers is as follows:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 41 goals;
- Carlos Ruiz (Guatemala) - 39;
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 36;
- Ali Daei (Iran) - 35;
- Robert Lewandowski (Poland) - 33.
We should add that Ronaldo's brace did not help the Portuguese overcome the Hungarians - the game ended with a score of 2:2.
Recall
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