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Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Qualifying Record, Eyes 1,000 Career Goals

Posted : 15 October 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Hungary, setting the all-time record for World Cup qualifying goals while closing in on 1,000 career goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again etched his name in football history during Portugal’s 2-2 draw with Hungary on Tuesday. The 40-year-old superstar netted a brace, surpassing Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz’s record to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers with 41 goals.

 Ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who sits third with 36 goals, Ronaldo continues to showcase remarkable longevity at the highest level.

Ronaldo opened the scoring after a precise header from Nelson Semedo and later doubled his tally with a goal from a Nuno Mendes delivery.

These strikes brought his career total to 948 goals, including 143 for Portugal, more than any other footballer in history. Messi, by comparison, has 875 goals.

Despite Ronaldo’s heroics, Hungary equalized in stoppage time through Dominik Szoboslai, denying Portugal a crucial victory and leaving their World Cup qualification still to be secured.

Looking ahead, Ronaldo is just 52 goals away from reaching the historic milestone of 1,000 official career goals. Former Manchester United coach René Muehlenstein noted that when the landmark occurs, even goalkeepers might “want to be part of history,” highlighting the global significance of the achievement.

Ronaldo shared his optimism post-match on Network X (formerly Twitter), stating: “We are getting closer step by step to our goal! Come on, Portugal!”

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged the challenges of the match, praising Hungary’s resilience in set-pieces and admitting the team lost control in the final minutes.

 “It was a game that reminds us there are no easy rivalries in football,” Martinez said. “Of course it hurts, but it’s a lesson – and we’ll use these competitive games to prepare for November’s fixtures and the World Cup.”

 

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