It was also a record-extending 142nd goal in men’s internationals for Ronaldo and made the score 1-1 in Lisbon. He then added a second goal in first-half stoppage time to give Portugal a 2-1 lead at halftime and improve his tally in World Cup qualifying to 41 goals. Ronaldo has scored those 41 goals in 50 World Cup qualifiers.

South Africa has become the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible p