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Cristiano Ronaldo is three goals short of Carlos Ruiz's record for most goals in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Carlos Ruiz, a former Guatemalan forward, owns the record for most goals scored in FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In 47 qualifying matches, the striker, who played in 133 international matches for Guatemala, scored 39 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, has a chance to break Ruiz's record in the next FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiersThe Manchester United striker has 36 goals in 45 qualifying games and is three goals away from breaking yet another record.
Ali Daeli, who held the record for most goals scored in international football until Cristiano Ronaldo broke it in September 2021, is third in FIFA World Cup qualification goals.
The renowned Iranian forward scored 34 goals in 49 appearances and is most recognized for his four goals in Iran's 7-0 World Cup qualification win over Laos in 2006.
Robert Lewandowski of Poland has scored 29 goals in 36 World Cup qualifying matches, putting him in fourth place all-time in FIFA World Cup qualifiers..The Bayern Munich striker has scored a hat-trick in three World Cup qualifications and is set to increase to his record against Sweden/Czech Republic in the Path C final of their European World Cup qualifiers.
Luis Suarez rounds out the top five players in FIFA World Cup qualifiers with the most goals. In 60 games, the Uruguayan forward has scored 28 goals, with his most recent goals coming against Venezuela and Paraguay.
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