Football Stars Shine in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Ronaldo Struggles
Summary
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi excelled in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to make an impact as Portugal drew with DR Congo.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time top scorer with two goals against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
- Erling Haaland scored two goals in his World Cup debut as Norway won against Iraq.
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to tie with Miroslav Klose as the top World Cup scorer.
- Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to impact the match as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, missing historic scoring chances.
