World Cup & European Qualifiers: Ronaldo Equals Record, Cape Verde Surge, France Scrapes Win
Paris, France – the latest round of 2026 World Cup and European qualifying matches delivered drama, upsets, and record-breaking performances. Here’s a comprehensive recap of the key action from Tuesday’s contests:
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: shifting Landscapes
the 8th day of qualifying action saw several teams make notable strides towards securing their place in the 2026 tournament.
Cape Verde Stuns Cameroon: In a major upset in group D,Cape Verde defeated Cameroon 1-0,opening up a four-point lead at the top of the group. This marks the first defeat for Cameroon’s new manager,Marc Brys.
Senegal Completes Comeback in Kinshasa: Senegal showcased resilience, overturning a 2-0 deficit against DR Congo to win the match. The Lions now lead Group B, demonstrating a maturity and cohesion that suggests they are genuine contenders.
Gabon & Ivory Coast Play to Draw: A tightly contested match between Gabon and Ivory Coast in Group F ended in a draw, leaving Ivory Coast one point ahead.
South Africa Gains Ground: A draw between South Africa and Nigeria in Group C sees the Bafana Bafana edging closer to qualification, while Nigeria’s hopes are fading under manager Eric Chelle.
European Qualifiers: Portugal Dominates,England Maintains Perfect Record
european teams continued their journeys towards securing spots in the World Cup,with Portugal and England leading the charge.* Ronaldo Reaches Milestone: Cristiano Ronaldo continued his prolific scoring form, adding to his tally and equaling Carlos Ruiz’s record of 39 goals in World Cup qualifying matches. portugal remains dominant in
