Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Portugal vs Hungary in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?

The centre-forward recorded a brace in the last match.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo once again lead Portugal when they visit Hungary in Group F tonight to resume their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign?

Since their first meeting in December 1926, the Selecao have won 10 and drawn four of their 14 meetings with Hungary. Their most recent meeting, in June 2021, ended in a 3-0 loss to Portugal.

With two goals each from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo and a goal from Joao Cancelo, Portugal barely needed to exert much effort in their opener against Armenia on Saturday night.

Portugal’s best World Cup performance was in 1966, when they placed third. They have never won the tournament. Since then, they have made notable appearances as quarter-finalists in 2022 and even finished fourth in 2006.

Ronaldo leading the national team to World Cup success next summer would be an interesting tale. Although Portugal will be an outsider, they have a good enough team to go far in the championship.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, scored two goals against Armenia to reach an astounding 140 international career goals. Will the 40-year-old once again find a place in the starting lineup?

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Will Ronaldo play tonight?

Yes, Ronaldo should be in the starting lineup to play tonight when the Selecao confront Hungary in their last game of the September World Cup qualifiers.

Ronaldo was in the limelight when he netted a brace and took his international goalscoring tally to 140 goals. Not only did he set a new record, but he is now also on the cusp of breaking another milestone if he scores a brace against Hungary.

He currently has 38 goals in World Cup qualifiers, while the top scorer, Carlos Ruiz of Guatemala, has scored 39 goals. Therefore, the 40-year-old will need only a brace to break another record.

When it comes to records, the Al-Nassr striker is always eager to shatter them. It has been the highlight of his playing career.

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