World Cup qualification

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s historic double ‍against Hungary on October 15, 2023,‌ wasn’t ⁢sufficient to secure portugal’s qualification⁣ for the 2024 European Championship, despite a ⁣3-0 victory. The result, though, cemented ⁢Ronaldo’s place in football history as the ⁣all-time leading goalscorer ​in World Cup qualification matches.

Ronaldo surpassed Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz, who previously held the ​record with 39 ⁢goals scored during ​qualifying campaigns between 1998 and 2016. The Portuguese captain now boasts 41⁤ goals in World Cup qualifying ‌play. This achievement adds to Ronaldo’s already extensive list of records, including his ​upcoming participation in a sixth World cup⁣ – a feat no other footballer has accomplished. He remains the only player to have scored in‍ five separate World Cup tournaments: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Romania Defeats Austria 1-0 in ⁢World Cup Qualifying Thriller

Bucharest, Romania – November 15, 2024 – A 94th-minute header from virgil Ghita secured a‌ crucial 1-0 victory for Romania against Austria in a tense World Cup qualifying match, bolstering Romania’s playoff ⁤hopes. The late goal,⁢ following​ a ‌cross from Ianis Hagi, denied‍ Austria a potential draw and injected new life into Group D.

The result leaves Austria still leading the qualifying group,but romania now trails ​Bosnia-Herzegovina ⁤by only three points. ⁤This sets up a ⁣pivotal direct ​confrontation between ‍Romania and ⁤Bosnia-Herzegovina on November 15th in Zenica, while Austria travels to Cyprus. ⁤The outcome of these matches will significantly impact which⁣ teams advance to the World cup playoffs.

Earlier in ⁢the match, RB Salzburg’s goalkeeper intervened to prevent an own ‌goal after a mistake by​ Austrian substitute Florian grillitsch, successfully deflecting a Romanian shot for a corner. Despite a largely ‌uneventful final period, ⁤Ghita’s decisive header ultimately broke the deadlock.

Netherlands ⁤Dominate Finland,Intensify world Cup Qualification​ Pressure ‍on Poland

Amsterdam,Netherlands ⁣- A commanding performance by‍ the Netherlands against Finland on Friday,November 17th,has significantly tightened the race for World ⁢Cup ⁣qualification in Group H. liverpool’s Cody Gakpo scored a‌ notable goal late⁣ in the match,securing ⁤a decisive victory for the Dutch side.

The Netherlands’ win ⁤places ‌increased ‌pressure‌ on Poland, currently holding second place in the group. Robert Lewandowski and‌ his team must‍ now defeat Lithuania on matchday ⁣6 to maintain a viable challenge for qualification, as​ a loss⁣ would extend the gap​ to six points. A pivotal ⁣showdown between the Netherlands‍ and Poland is ⁢scheduled for November 14th ‌in ​Warsaw, possibly deciding which ‌nation advances.

Gakpo’s goal, struck from approximately 17 meters ​in the closing stages⁢ of the game,⁢ found the bottom left corner with⁢ precision. Despite a late push for a ‌consolation goal, Finland was unable to break through the ⁢Dutch ⁣defense. The result underscores the ⁢Netherlands’ strong form and their ⁤determination to secure a spot in the upcoming ‍World Cup tournament.