The Portugal international’s 41 goals against Hungary take him past Carlos Ruiz’s 39.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to extend his remarkable career, reaching new milestones.
His 40th and 41st goals, scored in the match against Hungary, saw the Portugal international surpass Carlos Ruiz (39 goals) to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers with 41 goals.
Ronaldo’s 41 goals comprise 37 in the group stage and four in the playoffs. This tally places him ahead of players such as Lionel Messi, who has scored 36 goals and may have completed his final World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Portugal captain is targeting a possible sixth World Cup appearance and aims for the milestone of 1,000 career goals. His current qualifying campaign could be his last in European qualifiers, further demonstrating his enduring longevity and prolific scoring ability.
