How many World Cup qualifying goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 40 goals in World Cup qualifying matches, breaking the previous record held by former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz.

What milestone did Ronaldo achieve in the match against Hungary?

Ronaldo's goal against Hungary was his 142nd international goal for Portugal, extending his record as the country's all-time leading goalscorer.

How old is Cristiano Ronaldo now?

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently 40 years old, making his goalscoring exploits in World Cup qualifiers even more remarkable.

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Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Qualifying Goal Record at 40

14 Oct

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Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 40th goal in World Cup qualifiers
Breaks record previously held by former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz
Ronaldo's 142nd international goal for Portugal

Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Qualifying Goal Record at 40

As of October 14th, 2025, the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in the history books. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar has become the player with the most goals in World Cup qualifying matches, scoring his 40th such goal in Portugal's match against Hungary on Tuesday.

Ronaldo's 22nd-minute equalizer in Lisbon leveled the score at 1-1, and in the process, he broke the previous record held by former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz. Ronaldo has now scored those 40 goals in 50 World Cup qualifiers over the course of his illustrious international career.

This latest milestone is just another feather in the cap of the ageless wonder that is Cristiano Ronaldo. The goal also extended his record as Portugal's all-time leading international goalscorer, with a staggering 142 goals to his name. Ronaldo's enduring class and goal-scoring prowess continue to defy the expectations of age, cementing his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game of football.