Twitter explodes as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal seal FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to represent Portugal at his fifth FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Portugal sealed their place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 win against North Macedonia at the Estadio do Dragao. Cristiano Ronaldo and co. produced a professional performance from start to finish when the stakes were high.

The 37-year-old didn't get his name on the scoresheet but his Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes emerged as the star of the show for Fernando Santos. Portugal welcomed the experienced Pepe back to the team and showed flashes of brilliance in the opening exchanges. However, they needed a bit of help from the Macedonians for the opening goal of the game.

Fernandes scored from inside the box after his Manchester United teammate provided a cheeky nutmeg assist for the goal. However, the Seleccao were lent a helping hand by Macedonian skipper Stefan Ristovski, whose horrible backpass led to Fernandes stealing the ball which eventually led to the goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal keep their cool to see off North Macedonia

Portugal grew in stature as the game went on and added a second goal through Fernandes, who doubled his tally with a sensational first-time finish from inside the penalty area. The Manchester United midfielder produced the goods when it mattered most for Portugal. He planted his shot into the back of the net after a brilliant pass from Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get his name on the scoresheet, but the Portugal skipper led from the front and ensured his side saw off the game. After a 3-1 win against Turkey in the previous round, Portugal recorded another well-deserved win to seal World Cup qualification. Following this momentous win, they will look to make an impact in Qatar later this year.

As for North Macedonia, their fairytale run came to an end, but they will take heart from a spirited showing, having denied Italy a place in the World Cup last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo will play a record 10th successive major tournament for Portugal when he takes the field in Qatar. The legendary attacker will be looking to make an impact on the grandest stage once again in his illustrous career. On that note, here are some of the best tweets from what turned out to be a routine win for Portugal.

Portugal have officially qualified for every single World Cup (5/5) and EURO (5/5). since Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut. https://t.co/Cgo1qzhfRe

Ronaldo fans don’t have to hear ‘Warra World Cup qualification’ anymore https://t.co/884r0RvDCB

Portugal are heading to the 2022 World Cup!

Congratulations @Cristiano, @B_Fernandes8, @DalotDiogo 🇵🇹👏 https://t.co/dO9gvHbT7n

Cristiano Ronaldo’s route to the World Cup:
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Lionel Messi’s route to the World Cup:
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇨🇱 Chile
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇵🇪 Peru

Levels.

lmao Bruno Fernandes just scored one of the best instep goals on the volley you'll see and Ronaldo is giving out about something. Lad must be so tiring to be around.

Bruno Fernandes could genuinely play in a two-striker system like a 4-4-2, his movement is really impressive & he has the tenacity to press from the front line. Has a lot of good ‘defensive/gritty’ whilst also being able to play the final pass of a sequence on the last line.

Me every time someone talks about Bruno Fernandes 🗣 https://t.co/vEDWY1eZIT

“Bruno, Bruno, Bruno, came from Sporting like Cristianooo….”

“Bruno Fernandes is bad” https://t.co/llbw8D0W6D

Bruno Fernandes warming up for Saturday 🙏 https://t.co/wXklPidiU5

Bruno is gonna be eating off Kane dimes https://t.co/4d6JE87HbL

Bruno Fernandes has the finishing of a CF at times… https://t.co/fKkFkCYmwK

🇵🇹 Guides Portugal to the World Cup on Tuesday

✈️ Flies back to Manchester on Wednesday

✍️ Signs a new five-year contract with Manchester United on Thursday

A week with Bruno.

Bruno just scored in a big game for Portugal but apparently he ghosts in them🤨

Bruno x 2 🔥

🚨Portugal will officially be in POT 1 for the World Cup draw on Friday.

Magic moment for Bruno Fernandes. Two key goals for Portugal, World Cup secured - then he’ll be fly back to England in order to sign his new contract with Man United. 🔴🇵🇹 #MUFC

New deal until June 2027 has been fully agreed, set to be signed and announced in the coming days. https://t.co/XSTioxCfdZ