World Cup 2026 Round 1: Ronaldo Headlines Worst XI With South African Duo

Several big names struggled in the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Costly errors and missed chances left fans shocked. Goalkeeper Abdelmouhib Chamakh tops our list after conceding five goals and making two direct mistakes for Tunisia. Defenders Riechedly Bazoer, Miro Muheim, Zaid Tasheen and Pierro Hincapie each endured costly moments from penalties to own goals and dribbled past repeatedly. Midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane of South Africa were both sent off in their 2-0 loss to Mexico. In attack, Ferran Torres, Igor Thiago, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mikel Oyarzabal all spurned clear opportunities and failed to influence their matches. This Worst XI highlights the unexpected disappointments from round one of the group stage.

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