Portugal came close to securing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup against Hungary, entering the match as favorites but seeing the result slip away in the final minutes. Even a brilliant performance from Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough to secure the win.

Ronaldo spoke out for the first time after the match, addressing the disappointment and adding tension to Portugal’s campaign. The Portuguese star took to social media, writing, “We are getting closer to our goal! Let’s go, Portugal!”

The draw leaves Portugal in a delicate position as they continue their push for World Cup qualification, highlighting the stakes for Ronaldo and his teammates in the remaining matches.

Portugal fell behind early in the match, but the response was immediate. The Hungarian defense held strong until

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