World Cup: Morocco's 6‑Goal Win Over Haiti and Its Impact on Nigeria's 28‑Year Record

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, and Afrik‑Foot notes it has been a rollercoaster.

With 48 teams for the first time, many records were expected to be broken. Lionel Messi, who has scored five goals in this tournament, has surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all‑time leading World Cup goalscorer.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals against Uzbekistan made him the first player to score in six distinct World Cup tournaments.

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal and Calvin Bassey for Nigeria Copyright: Imagox