The Portugal captain overtook France great Michel Platini with his first goal in a 3-0 win over Hungary when he converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute.
Ronaldo then scored his second on a tap-in as full-time approached, which overtook the records of Germany’s Birgit Prinz and Inka Grings, who both scored 10 at the women’s European Championship.
The Juventus striker took his tally to 106 goals in 176 appearances for Portugal, three fewer than Iranian Ali Daei’s men’s record of 109 international goals.
Tuesday was cause for a double celebration for the Portugal talisman, who also set a men’s record for five Euros appearances.
“Players who have longevity in football are those who can adapt,” Ronaldo said of the secret behind his long and successful career.
Ronaldo completed his third season at Juve, scoring 36 goals in 44 appearances despite missing several games due to COVID-19.