Cristiano Ronaldo has set yet another historic milestone after scoring a brace against Hungary, taking his tally to 41 goals and becoming the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history.
The Portuguese captain continues to defy age and expectations, extending his legacy as one of football’s greatest-ever forwards.
🏆 Most Goals in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (All-Time)
Rank Player Country Goals
1 Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹 Portugal 41 goals
2 Carlos Ruiz 🇬🇹 Guatemala 39 goals
3 Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 Argentina 36 goals
4 Ali Daei 🇮🇷 Iran 35 goals
5 Robert Lewandowski 🇵🇱 Poland 33 goals
Ronaldo’s consistency in front of goal on the international stage has been nothing short of remarkable, and with his current form, he looks set to take his record even further.
The Portuguese superstar continues to show his hunger and longevity at the highest level — a reminder that age is just a number when greatness is involved.
