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Hungary vs. Portugal Lineups: Starting XI, Team News, Rosters, Match Details for 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo aims to extend his record 140 international goals as Portugal seeks to maintain Group F lead against Hungary in a crucial World Cup qualifier.
- On September 9, 2025, Portugal met Hungary at Budapest's Puskas Arena in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
- Portugal entered after a 5-0 win over Armenia, while Hungary lost Roland Sallai to suspension and faced lineup reshuffles under Marco Rossi.
- Portugal's side, led by Roberto Martinez, featured Cristiano Ronaldo supported by Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto in an attack similar to the Armenia match, while Hungary relied on Barnabas Varga to lead the offense.
- Ronaldo scored twice against Armenia to reach 140 international goals, with six of those scored against Hungary, and aims to extend his scoring run in this match.
- This fixture carries high stakes as Portugal aims to maintain top group position and Hungary seeks redemption after recent setbacks including a 6-1 Nations League aggregate defeat to Turkey.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution33% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
33% Right
L 33%
C 33%
R 33%
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