Five countries booked their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as England, Côte d'Ivoire, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Senegal are all in.

England has become the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace against Hungary in World Cup qualifying and cemented another impressive record in international football along the way

Cristiano Ronaldo became the player with most goals in World Cup qualifiers but Portugal must now wait until November to book a spot.

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Just three days after an unwanted outing against Ireland, Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as Portugal’s hero during their 2-2 draw with Hungary on Tuesday, October 14.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from close range in the 22nd minute before completing his brace in first half-stoppage time during Portugal’s World Cup qualifying game against Hungary, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Luis Domingos used to play wheelchair basketball for Portugal - now he is preparing to play wheelchair rugby league for England against Australia.

Portugal couldn't make two goals from their talisman count, as a last-minute equalizer from Liverpool star Szoboszlai holds them to a 2-2 draw in Lisbon.

IsraelAfter a slow start, Italy found their rhythm and Mateo Retegui struck twice to give the Azzurri a comfortable win. That victory ensures Italy a World