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

Will Cristiano Ronaldo make the teamsheet to make amends after missing a penalty in the last game?

Portugal host Hungary in their Group F match tonight at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. They are potentially just one victory away from FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification.

With three games left, Portugal lead the group by five points; thus, tonight might be the day they celebrate booking their place in the WC competition in North America.

Portugal’s place at the 2026 World Cup will be assured if Roberto Martinez’s team defeats the Magyars and Armenia loses to the Republic of Ireland. There is no reason to believe that the hosts’ progress will be postponed in the middle of the week.

Although Saturday’s tight victory ended their five-game record of scoring at least two goals each time, the 2016 European champions now have an incredible five wins and one draw from their previous six games across all tournaments.

In Saturday’s match against the Republic of Ireland, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo missed his lines from the penalty spot. Brentford’s Caoimhin Kelleher saved his 12-yard shot down the middle.

However, a late strike from Ruben Neves in that 1-0 win saved Ronaldo’s side. Portugal may now be just one triumph away from securing their place in the 2026 World Cup.

Will Ronaldo play tonight?

Ronaldo’s spot in the starting lineup for tonight’s match should be certain despite his penalty miss and his advanced age. Ronaldo remains his national team’s main goalscorer. He will be eager to find the back of the net tonight.

When the Selecao host Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping for a chance at personal atonement after missing a crucial spot-kick against the Republic of Ireland, which could have handed the team an upper hand in the game.

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