Cristiano Ronaldo continues to set records at the age of 40. On October 14, he became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Portuguese forward scored two goals in the match against Hungary, bringing his total to 41 goals in qualifying competitions. He surpassed the previous record of 39 goals held by Guatemala’s Carlos ‘Pescadito’ Ruiz.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career Goals
With the two goals scored against Hungary, Ronaldo’s career tally now stands at 947 goals for club and country. He is rapidly approaching the significant milestone of 1,000 official goals.
Upcoming Matches and Future Aspirations
After the FIFA international break, Ronaldo will return to play for Al-Nassr on October 18 against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Arabian league. He will also represent the Portuguese national team on November 13, facing Ireland in the fifth round of UEFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ronaldo’s Determination
Ronaldo recently expressed his desire to continue playing and contributing to his national team. He stated, “I want to keep playing for a few more years. I am still producing good performances, helping my club and Portugal.”
His aspiration is to participate in his sixth World Cup, which will take place in 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ronaldo is determined to lead Portugal in this last effort to secure the FIFA World Cup title, which has eluded him thus far.
Key Facts
- Date: October 14
- Goals Scored: 41 in World Cup qualifying matches
- Previous Record Holder: Carlos ‘Pescadito’ Ruiz with 39 goals
- Total Career Goals: 947
- Next Club Match: October 18 against Al-Fateh
- Next National Team Match: November 13 against Ireland
As Ronaldo strives to capture a World Cup title, fans worldwide are eager to see if he can achieve this elusive goal before retirement.
