
‘First step taken’: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Lionel Messi’s record to begin Portugal’s World Cup 2026 bid
Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 8:20 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
WC Qualifiers 2026: With his 140th strike for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his long-time rival Lionel Messi on the all-time goal-scoring charts in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, moving up to 38 goals in 48 appearances