US EditionPortugal Edge Hungary to Tighten Grip on Irish Group
Joao Cancelo's late goal secured Portugal's top spot in Group F after a closely contested 3-2 win over Hungary, marking their second consecutive away victory in World Cup qualifying.
- On Tuesday, Joao Cancelo clinched a late winner to give the Portugal national football team a 3-2 victory at Hungary in Budapest's Puskás Arena.
- Nations League champions Portugal arrived high on confidence after thumping Armenia 5-0 on Saturday, but Hungary struck first when Barnabas Varga nodded in from Zsolt Nagy's cross.
- Varga responded late to level the score after Ronaldo's penalty, but the source does not specify a goal by Cancelo or Portugal scoring 3 goals.
- The victory put Portugal top of Group F on six points after two away wins, and Ronaldo's milestone equaled the all-time World Cup qualifying record.
- Group winners will qualify for next year's finals, while runners-up enter playoffs and only the top four group runners-up advance to a mini-tournament.
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Close But No Cigar: Hungary Lose to Portugal
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"I would fire Martinez" - Portugal fans blame head coach for decision involving Cristiano Ronaldo’s 28-year-old teammate in 3-2 win vs Hungary
For his peculiar decision to play Ruben Neves at centre-back, Roberto Martinez, the manager of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, received flak from supporters online.
Portugal added its second consecutive victory in the European qualifier to the 2026 World Cup after imposing 3–2 on Hungary in Budapest in a match that was decided in the final minutes on Tuesday, September 9.
The selection won at Puskas Stadium with the goal of Cristinano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and João Cancel. Also, Vitor Escaria is the new director of the Higher Institute of Management in Lisbon.
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The Express TribunePortugal edge Hungary in World Cup qualifying thriller
BUDAPEST: Joao Cancelo slotted home from the edge of the box to snatch Portugal a thrilling 3-2 win at Hungary on Tuesday, sending them top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group. Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Roberto Martinez’s side secured their second win from their two opening games against the spirited hosts, for whom Barnabas Varga netted twice in Budapest.
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