Cristiano Ronaldo surprises with sleek new haircut

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s quest to make another FIFA World Cup appearance continues to gather momentum as Portugal edges closer to qualifying for the 2026 tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The all-time leading international scorer had a mixed week, missing a penalty in Portugal’s 1–0 win over Ireland before bouncing back with two goals in a 2–2 draw against Hungary. Despite the slip, Portugal remains atop the qualifying group with 10 points and a place at the World Cup is looking all but secured.

At 40 years old, Ronaldo continues to show the same fire and hunger for success that have defined his legendary career. His brace against Hungary pushed him past Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying history. It’s yet another milestone in his record-breaking journey and his personal career total now stands at an incredible 948 goals.

Off the field, Ronaldo grabbed headlines with a new look after returning to Saudi Arabia to rejoin Al Nassr. Sporting a noticeably fresher haircut, the Portuguese icon seemed rejuvenated following his standout performances for the national team.

Al Nassr returns to action on Wednesday, October 22, facing Goa in the AFC Champions League. In domestic play, the Saudi Pro League leaders will meet Al Hazm later in the week. After four rounds, João Félix leads the scoring charts with five goals, followed closely by Ronaldo with four.

The world’s top goal scorer will look to keep his hot streak going, and debut his new hairstyle, as Al Nassr aims to stay on top both at home and in Asia.

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