Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer s tournament with two games to spare. After Attila Szalai netted for the visitors, Ronaldo s first-half brace put Roberto Martinez s side on the verge of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. [ ]
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