A number of key matches from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers took place yesterday, providing fans with continuous drama and numerous goals.
The French national team hosted Iceland at home. The game initially started difficultly for the French - in the 21st minute, the visitors opened the scoring with a goal from Gojonsen. However, towards the end of the first half, Kylian Mbappé leveled the score with a penalty. In the second half, Barcola put his team ahead, and the Blues secured important 3 points.
France - Iceland 2:1
Goals: Mbappé (pen. 45), Barcola (62) - Gojonsen (21).
The most sensational match of the day took place at the Norwegian field. Erling Haaland and his teammates scored a total of 11 goals against Moldova, securing a historic victory. Haaland himself scored five goals, while Ødegaard and Asghar provided a handful of assists. Moldova only managed to respond once.
Norway - Moldova 11:1
Goals: Felix Horn (6), Haaland (11, 36, 43, 52, 83), Ødegaard (45+1), Asghar (67, 76, pen. 79, 90+1) - Ostigard (74).
The match between Hungary and Portugal was a true thriller for fans. Although Varga's brace gave the Hungarians hope, Ronaldo scored from a penalty, while Bernardo and Cancelo secured the victory for the Portuguese.
Hungary - Portugal 2:3
Goals: Varga (21, 84) - Bernardo (36), Ronaldo (pen. 58), Cancelo (86).
England secured a resounding 5-0 victory in Serbia. Goals from Kane, Maduyeke, Konsa, Guehi, and Rashford gave the English an absolute advantage.
Serbia - England 0:5
Goals: Kane (33), Madueke (35), Konsa (52), Guehi (75), Rashford (90).
The clash between Bosnia and Austria was also interesting. Djeko's goal did not yield the expected result for the Bosnians, as the Austrians deflected the score with Sabitzer's and Laimer's shots.
Bosnia - Austria 1:2
Goals: Dzeko (50) - Sabitzer (49), Laimer (65).
The match between Cyprus and Romania ended in a draw. Dragush's two goals were answered by Cypriot players Loizu and Charalampus.
Cyprus - Romania 2:2
Goals: Loizu (29), Charalampus (76) - Dragouche (2, 18).
Thus, the final matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers once again revealed an extremely intense and impressive picture of the football world.
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