World Cup matches, moments, and players ranked after two rounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As of June 24, the World Cup has seen two rounds of fixtures. BBC Sport ranks notable matches and moments from the tournament so far. Highlights include Uruguay's thrilling 2-2 draw with Cape Verde and Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal, featuring standout performances from Erling Haaland. Other memorable instances include Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick against Algeria and Cristiano Ronaldo making history by scoring at his sixth World Cup. Several teams have showcased strong performances, raising anticipation for the upcoming group-stage matches.
- •Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2, showcasing dramatic shifts.
- •Norway edged Senegal 3-2, with Haaland scoring twice.
- •Messi's hat-trick against Algeria matches all-time World Cup record.
- •Ronaldo scores twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first to score in six World Cups.
- •Canada earned its first World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
- 6:59 AMBBC Sport — World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
"After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
"After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:59 AMWorld Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 6:59 AMWorld Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
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