Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing? That’s the question on everyone’s lips ahead of Portugal’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Hungary at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Portugal earned a 3-2 victory at Hungary in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, with Joao Cancelo scoring a late winner, two minutes after the hosts had equalised, to put them in control at the top of Group F with two away wins from two.

Foul by Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal). Loïc Négo (Hungary) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nuno Mendes. João Félix (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portugal's second World Cup qualifier will be against Hungary, and the Portuguese national team will play their second away game of the qualifying.

Joao Cancelo scored the winning goal in the 86th minute to give Portugal a 3-2 victory over Hungary in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying on Wednesday (September 10, 2025), after two goals from Barnabas Varga had given Hungary hope of an upset.

This game will feature some of the best talent in Europe. While Hungary might not have the squad depth of their opponents, they do boast two standout players: Liverpool duo Milos Kerkez and Dominik Szoboszlai. Szoboszlai’s ability to dictate play and deliver from set pieces makes Hungary a dangerous side, particularly on free kicks and corners.

Player ratings from Portugal's 3-2 win over Hungary at Puskas Arena, as goals from Joao Cancelo, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bernardo Silva secured victory in their World Cup qualifier

Full team news and starting lineups as Portugal make two changes for their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying trip to Hungary.

Portugal followed their smashing home victory over Armenia with a resolute display of mental toughness to overcome Hungary 3-2 in Budapest last night. Martinez nominated Rúben Neves for his first-ever role as centreback alongside Rúben Dias with João Félix making way for Bernardo Silva.