Portugal, led by forward Cristiano Ronaldo, faces Luxembourg in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match at the Estadio do Algarve in Sao Joao da Venda, Portugal, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (9/12/21).
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match
Who: Portugal vs. Luxembourg
When: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Where: Estadio de Algarve
TV: TUDN, UniMas
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Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), ESPN+
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Cristiano Ronaldo added to his goal-scoring record in men’s international soccer by helping Portugal brush off Qatar 3-0 in a friendly on Saturday, while Serbia took the lead of their World Cup qualifying group.
Ronaldo surpassed the milestone of 109 goals held by Iran’s Ali Daei last month when he scored twice against Ireland to give him 111. Since then, he missed two matches for Portugal, including a 3-1 win over Qatar in another friendly against the hosts of next year’s World Cup.
Back at Algarve Stadium, Ronaldo made it 112 goals in the 37th minute, using his left foot to score from close after a pass by Manchester United teammate Diogo Dalot.
Coach Fernando Santos took Ronaldo off at halftime, just before José Fonte doubled the advantage. Rafael Leão, Ronaldo’s replacement, hit the woodwork and André Silva completed the scoring in stoppage time.
Ronaldo made his 181st appearance for Portugal, one more than Sergio Ramos made for Spain, for the most in European international soccer. Ramos has not played for several months with Spain due to injury.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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