The electrifying UEFA World Cup qualifier between Hungary and Portugal on September 9 at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna has topped Ghanaian searches with over 10,000+ queries, surging more than 1,000% just six hours ago.
Portugal, led by the ageless Cristiano Ronaldo, staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback win, maintaining their perfect Group F start with six points from two matches.
Ronaldo, who scored twice in a prior 5-0 rout of Armenia, added a crucial 57th-minute penalty to equal the all-time World Cup qualifying goal record at 39, shared with Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz and ahead of Lionel Messi’s 36.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 35th minute, but Hungary’s Barnabás Varga struck twice (20′ and 83′) to briefly lead. João Cancelo sealed the victory with an 85th-minute rocket from outside the box.
This match, part of the European qualifiers that began in March 2025, underscores Portugal’s dominance in Group F, which includes Armenia, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland. Historically, Portugal has won 10 of 14 meetings against Hungary, including a 3-0 Euro 2020 triumph in the same stadium.
For Ghanaians, Ronaldo’s heroics evoke memories of his African exploits, like Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League campaigns, and fuel debates on whether the 40-year-old will lead Portugal to a third straight World Cup.
The win positions Portugal atop the group, with fans here analyzing how such resilience could inspire the Black Stars in CAF qualifiers.
As qualifiers continue through November, this result highlights the high-altitude drama of European football, drawing parallels to Ghana’s own qualification battles.
Check final results below;
Portugal win a thrilling game with Hungary ⚡️#WCQ pic.twitter.com/9UVxPY94BV
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