Dominik Szoboszlai delivers worrying fitness verdict after goal vs Portugal

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Dominik Szoboszlai played a crucial role for Hungary in their 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Portugal in Lisbon on October 14, 2025. He scored a last-minute equalizer after previously assisting the opening goal. Szoboszlai's goal came in injury time following an intense match where Portugal fought back from a setback and Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, extending his record to 143 international goals. Despite the draw, Portugal remains top of the group while Hungary, now just one point ahead of the Republic of Ireland, still holds a chance to qualify for the World Cup with two games to go.

After the game, Szoboszlai delivered a worrying fitness update, revealing that fatigue influenced how he scored the decisive goal. He explained that being too tired prevented him from opting for a short pass, so he instead took a longer shot which ended in a goal. This admission highlights concerns about his physical condition during key international fixtures, even as he maintained confidence that Hungary could secure the equalizer.

The match featured notable moments including a perfect corner delivery from Szoboszlai leading to the first goal, strong performances from Hungary's left-back Kerkez before he was substituted, and intense attacking phases from Portugal which saw attempts hitting the woodwork. The late goal delayed Portugal's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, keeping Hungary’s hopes alive in the group.

Hungary now looks forward to their remaining qualifiers, including a pivotal match against the Republic of Ireland, who are still just behind them in the group standings. Szoboszlai’s leadership and fitness will be critical for Hungary’s campaign moving forward.