World Cup Day 7: Messi’s Hat-trick Eclipses Ronaldo as England and Ghana Impress

Four matches highlighted Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup. Portugal, England, Ghana and Colombia all took to the field in thrilling encounters. Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo despite going ahead early through Joao Neves. Cristiano Ronaldo managed just 25 touches and three off-target shots as Yoane Wissa nodded in DR Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal. England overcame Croatia 4-2 in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice from spot and header, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half strikes after Croatia twice levelled. Ghana sealed a 1-0 win over Panama with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi. In Mexico City, Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 thanks to strikes from Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz after an early equaliser.

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