The thrilling encounter between Portugal and Hungary ended in a 2-2 draw, as part of Group F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
🔹 Match Summary:
Hungary took an early lead through Ádám Szalai in the 8th minute. However, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo equalized in the 22nd minute and then added a second goal right before halftime in the 45+3 minute, giving Portugal a 2-1 lead at the break.
In stoppage time, Dominik Szoboszlai scored a dramatic equalizer for Hungary in the 90+1 minute, sealing a valuable point for his team.
🔹 Team Performance:
Portugal displayed strong attacking play led by Ronaldo but lacked defensive sharpness in the final moments. Hungary, on the other hand, showed great discipline and organization, managing to snatch a crucial draw away from home.
🔹 Standings:
With this result, Portugal remain top of the group with 14 points, ahead of Croatia (8 points) and Scotland (7 points).
🔹 Next Match:
Portugal will face Ireland on November 13, at 20:45 (Morocco time), in the ninth round of the qualifiers.
