""Every game is different, but we found the solutions that I think are important. Hungary have a very good counter-attack, we defended very well in general, we controlled the game," said Martinez. "It's a perfect game to improve and adjust aspects. Overall, the focus was incredible. The players who came in helped, they made the difference. "We showed an incredible personality. When we conceded a goal against Germany [in the Nations League in June], we changed the mentality."
"Portugal thought they had won it when Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the all-time World Cup qualifying goals record, putting them 2-1 up from the penalty spot in the second half. First-half goalscorer Barnabas Varga had other ideas as he got his second of the game in the 84th minute, drawing Hungary level. But just two minutes later, Joao Cancelo saw his low, driven effort beat Balazs Toth to win it for Portugal. Ronaldo's strike means he has been directly involved in goals in each of his last three World Cup qualification matches, recording three goals and one assist."
Portugal secured a 3-2 victory over Hungary in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, Cristiano Ronaldo converted a second-half penalty to level the all-time World Cup qualifying goals tally, and Joao Cancelo struck a low winner two minutes after Barnabas Varga's 84th-minute equaliser. Varga scored twice for Hungary. Ronaldo has been involved in goals in each of his last three qualifiers, with three goals and one assist. Portugal defended well against Hungary's counter-attacks, displayed resilience and focus, and aims to build on this strong start ahead of upcoming fixtures.
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