Portugal was minutes from securing their place in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Ronaldo continued and said, "I’m still producing good things, helping my club and the National Team. Why not continue? I’m sure when I retire, I’ll leave fulfilled because I gave everything...Right now, I’m enjoying the moment. I know I don’t have many years left to play, but the little time I do have, I have to enjoy it to the fullest.”

The race to the FIFA World Cup has always produced standout performers whose goals have defined their nations’ qualification campaigns.

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to captain his country for its World Cup opener against Germany on Monday, a source told ESPN. - Curtis: Portugal's World Cup predictions World Cup facts and figures Ronaldo has been struggling with injuries ...