| Portugal Vs Hungary | |
SCHEDULE | TIME |
MATCH | Portugal Vs Hungary |
DATE | 15-10-2025 |
TIME | 12:15 AM IST (UTC +5:30) |
STADIUM | Estádio José Alvalade |
MATCH PREDICTION | Portugal 3-1 Hungary |
About
Lisbon, Portugal - Portugal secured a crucial 3-2 victory over a resilient Hungarian side in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Estádio José Alvalade on Tuesday evening.
The match began with a startling turn of events as Hungary took a surprise lead. Forward Barnabás Varga silenced the home crowd with a well-taken goal in the early stages, capitalizing on a period of confident play from the visitors
Stunned by the early setback, Portugal, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, gradually found their rhythm and began to assert their dominance. The equalizer came from the boots of Bernardo Silva, who finished off a slick attacking move to bring the home side level. Before the halftime whistle, João Félix put Portugal ahead, seemingly setting them on course for a comfortable evening.
However, Hungary emerged for the second half with renewed determination and stunned the hosts once again as Varga netted his second of the night to level the scores. The goal injected a new wave of belief into the Hungarian team, who fought tenaciously to hold onto the point.
As the clock ticked down, a draw seemed increasingly likely. But with the match entering its final stages, João Cancelo, who was a constant threat down the right flank, unleashed a powerful strike that found the back of the net, sending the home supporters into a frenzy.
The victory maintains Portugal's strong position in their qualifying group, while Hungary will be left to rue a missed opportunity for a valuable away point despite a valiant performance. The match was a testament to the competitive nature of World Cup qualifying, with both sides providing a memorable evening of football.
Key Moments:
Early Goal: Barnabás Varga gives Hungary a surprise lead.
Portugal's Response: Bernardo Silva and João Félix score to put Portugal in front before halftime.
Varga Strikes Again: Hungary's forward completes his brace to level the match.
Late Drama: João Cancelo scores a late winner to secure all three points for Portugal.
The result leaves Portugal in a commanding position to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Hungary will likely need positive results in their remaining fixtures to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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