Another record: Cristiano Ronaldo has matched Carlos Ruiz’s achievement for the number of goals scored in World Cup qualifying m

Portugal national team striker Cristiano Ronaldo has matched the record for the number of goals scored in World Cup qualifiers.

Cristiano Ronaldo

In the match against the Hungarian national team, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the 58th minute. Thus, the legendary Portuguese striker has equaled the number of goals scored in World Cup qualifiers with Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz, who also has 39 goals. Argentina national team striker Lionel Messi has 36 goals to his name.