England and Portugal Qualify for 2026 World Cup Drama

In the latest round of World Cup qualifiers, England showcased a commanding performance, defeating Latvia 5-0 and securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a stellar display, they topped Group K and ensured their qualification.

The match began with Anthony Gordon scoring the opener, followed by two goals from Harry Kane, who continues his impressive form with a total of 21 goals this season for club and country. The scoring was completed with an own goal from Maksims Tonisevs and a closing goal from Eberechi Eze.

In contrast, Portugal’s journey took a twist as they faced a challenging 2-2 draw with Hungary. Cristiano Ronaldo scored to equalize, but Hungary’s injury-time goal by Dominik Szoboszlai dashed their hopes. Nonetheless, Ronaldo made history by extending his record for the most goals in World Cup qualifying matches, now at 41.

Italy, meanwhile, managed a convincing 3-0 win against Israel, despite the backdrop of protests in Udine, ensuring their strong position in Group I. Mateo Retegui led the way with two goals.

As the qualifiers continue, teams are gearing up for further challenges while reflecting on lessons learned from their performances.