World Cup qualifying roundup: Portugal and record-breaking Ronaldo denied by Hungary

In a thrilling World Cup qualifying match, Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, faced a setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary. Despite Ronaldo's impressive double, which marked his 41st qualifying goal, Portugal's hopes for early qualification were dashed by a late equalizer from Hungary. This result keeps the competition alive, especially for the Republic of Ireland, who secured a win against Armenia, maintaining their own qualification dreams. The match highlights the unpredictability of football and the fierce competition in the qualifiers.