Portugal 2-2 Hungary, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ronaldo Brace In Vain As Hosts Held

Portugal were held for a 2-2 draw by Hungary in Lisbon the FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash between the two sides on Tuesday night. Hungary took an early lead but then Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to send Portugal into the half-time break with an extra goal. However, Hungary forced a draw in the injury time with Dominik Szoboszlai getting the equaliser.

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Updated on: 15 October 2025 11:55 am

FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch after a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Alex Toth

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Hungary's Alex Toth and goalkeeper Balazs Toth shake hands after a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Dominik Szoboszlai

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Dominik Szoboszlai reacts after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Roland Sallai

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Roland Sallai celebrates after a goal during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Dominik Szoboszlai reacts after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Milan Vitalis

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Milan Vitalis, left, and Portugal's Nuno Tavares run for the ball during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Willi Orban

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Willi Orban guards Portugal's Pedro Neto during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying Group F soccer match Portugal Vs Hungary: Barnabas Varga

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Portugal Vs Hungary | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Hungary's Barnabas Varga, top, and Portugal's Nelson Semedo jump for the ball during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon.

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