World Cup qualification roundup: Hungary claim precious point in Lisbon

Portugal can secure a spot at the World Cup against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium next month, while Hungary will be confident of claiming the playoff spot when they face Armenia.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch after the 2-2 drawy against Hungary in Group F. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but Portugal were pegged back late on as Hungary snatched a dramatic draw in Lisbon on Tuesday night.

Attila Szalai stunned the hosts early with an eighth-minute header from Dominik Szoboszlai’s delivery, but Ronaldo levelled midway through the first half, finishing from Nelson Semedo’s cross.