Match report

Portugal 2-2 Hungary: A Stalemate in World Cup Qualification

Portugal
Portugal
2–2
FT
Hungary
Hungary
Oct 14, 2025

Portugal and Hungary played to a 2-2 draw in a closely contested World Cup Qualification Europe match. Hungary took the early lead through Attila Szalai, but Cristiano Ronaldo's brace put Portugal ahead. However, D. Szoboszlai's late goal ensured Hungary secured a point.

Key Facts

  • • Attila Szalai scored the opening goal for Hungary in the 8th minute
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo equalized for Portugal in the 22nd minute
  • • Ronaldo scored his second goal in the 45th minute, putting Portugal ahead
  • • D. Szoboszlai scored the equalizer for Hungary in the 90th minute (added time)

Lineups

Portugal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Costa (G)
  • 2 N. Semedo (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 13 R. Veiga (D)
  • 19 N. Mendes (D)
  • 21 R. Neves (M)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 10 B. Silva (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 18 P. Neto (M)
  • 7 C. Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sa
  • 22 R. Silva
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 5 D. Dalot
  • 6 J. Palhinha
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 11 Joao Felix
  • 14 N. Tavares
  • 15 M. Nunes
  • 16 Trincao
  • 17 P. Goncalves
  • 20 F. Conceicao

Hungary

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 B. Toth (G)
  • 7 L. Nego (D)
  • 6 W. Orban (D)
  • 4 A. Szalai (D)
  • 11 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 10 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 17 C. Styles (M)
  • 13 A. Schafer (M)
  • 14 B. Bolla (F)
  • 19 B. Varga (F)
  • 20 R. Sallai (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Demjen
  • 22 P. Szappanos
  • 2 A. Osvath
  • 3 A. Csongvai
  • 5 A. Mocsi
  • 8 M. Vitalis
  • 9 R. Molnar
  • 15 M. Dardai
  • 16 D. Lukacs
  • 18 Z. Gruber
  • 21 A. Toth
  • 23 B. Otvos

Timeline

  1. Hungary
    8' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    Attila Szalai · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
  2. Portugal
    22' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: N. Semedo
  3. Portugal
    34' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Fernandes

    Foul

  4. Hungary
    38' Hungary subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schafer · On: A. Toth
  5. Portugal
    45' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: N. Mendes
  6. Hungary
    50' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Styles

    Foul

  7. Hungary
    58' Hungary subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bendegúz Bolla · On: D. Lukacs
  8. Portugal
    62' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rúben Neves · On: J. Palhinha
  9. Portugal
    62' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Neto · On: João Félix
  10. Portugal
    62' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: F. Conceicao
  11. Portugal
    78' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos
  12. Portugal
    79' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Mendes · On: Nuno Tavares
  13. Hungary
    79' Hungary subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Styles · On: M. Vitalis
  14. Hungary
    79' Hungary subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: M. Dardai
  15. Hungary
    90'+5 Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lukacs

    Foul

  16. Hungary
    90' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Szoboszlai · Assist: D. Lukacs

Match Stats

Stat Portugal Hungary
Fouls 20 17
Pass Accuracy 91% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 17
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 602 308
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 7
xG 2.33 2.27
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 545 247
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's brace turned the match in Portugal's favor until late
  • ▸ D. Szoboszlai's late goal restored parity for Hungary, securing a vital point in World Cup Qualification