Dominik Szoboszlai struck deep into stoppage time to earn Hungary a dramatic 2-2 draw against Portugal in Lisbon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, halting the hosts' perfect run in their World Cup qualifying campaign. The late twist denied Roberto Martinez's men an early ticket to the 2026 finals and left the home crowd stunned at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Softfootball predicted a 3-1 win in favour of Portugal, but football is a game of twists and turns, and Hungary couldn't have asked for a better start. Just eight minutes in, defender Attila Szalai rose highest to head home from Szoboszlai's curling corner, silencing the Portuguese fans. It was a sloppy moment for Portugal's defense, and for a few minutes, the hosts looked rattled. But Cristiano Ronaldo, as always, had other ideas.
The 40-year-old captain fired Portugal level midway through the first half, sliding in to convert Nelson Semedo's cross for his 141st international goal. Not long after, he made it 142, smashing in a precise volley from Nuno Mendes' delivery right before half-time. Classic Ronaldo, clinical and ruthless.