Superstars shine as 2026 World Cup knockout matches approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the standout performers in the ongoing 2026 World Cup, each contributing significantly to their teams. Messi has netted five goals in two matches, while Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Erling Haaland have each scored four goals. Ronaldo's return to form includes a brace against Uzbekistan. As the tournament progresses to the knockout stage, fans are eager to see if these stars will continue to impact their teams' performances in critical matches.
- •Messi scores five goals in two matches
- •Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Haaland each score four
- •Ronaldo nets a brace against Uzbekistan
- •Knockout matches set to begin soon
- •Expectation grows for legendary clashes in tournament
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — 2026: the World Cup of stars? 🌟
"The ultimate edition?What if we were witnessing the start of THE World Cup of the century?The reason? All the global superstars in America have made a successful start and are living up to expectation...
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