Cristiano Ronaldo scores 139th int’l goal for Portugal against Armenia

ISLAMABAD: The Portugal’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the second player in history with the most goals in the World Cup qualifiers following his today’s goal against Armenia.

Portugal’s striker Ronaldo scored second goal of the match, leading Portugal ahead 4-0 after 46 minutes against Armenia.

A few days ago, Messi scored twice against Venezuela, a performance that didn’t go unnoticed by Cristiano Ronaldo. Once again, the decade-long rivalry between the two legends has reignited, this time on the international stage.

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CR7 is a player with the most participation in the international games. He made 222nd appearance in the national team this weekend.

He also dedicated the second goal he made within early 21-minute tonight to Portuguese player Diago Jota who had passed away in a car accident in Spain this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 21st minute and dedicated his goal to Diogo Jota. ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/ySmByemqNP

— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) September 6, 2025

Albeit Ronaldo edged past Messi by one goal, and sits just two goals behind the all-time leader, the question is: will he surpass that mark?

🚨🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in his last 4 matches for Portugal!

⚽️ x Denmark UNL playoff
⚽️ x Germany UNL
⚽️ X Spain UNL
⚽️⚽️ x Armenia WCQ

Portugal ahead 4-0 after 46 minutes. pic.twitter.com/JyVOkuFic6

— PortugueseSoccer.com ⚽️ (@PsoccerCOM) September 6, 2025

Armenia host Portugal in the teams’ opening Group F match of the UEFA qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.