Portuguese footbal legend Cristiano Ponaldo made history once again on Tuesday, becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup qualitying history after netting twice against Hungary at the age of 40. Ronaldo scored his 40th and 4 1st goals in Worid Cup qualifiers, surpassing retired Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz, who held the previous record with 39 qoals between 1998 and 2016. The five-time Ballon d’or winner levelled the sCore for Portugal in the 22nd minute, corverting a cross from Nelson Semedo. He struck again before halftime, finishing off a pass from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal ahead 2-1at the break. A late equl iser from Daminik Szoboszlai in Stoppage time, however, denied Portugal a win that would have sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Ronaldo, already the all time leading international goalscoror with 143 goals, continues to extend his remarkable career and has expressed his ambition to appear in what would be a record sixth Worid Cup. Despite the draw, his latest milestone further Cements his status às one of the greatest footballers in history, demonstrating both langevity and consistency on the international Stage.
