2023-11-15 12:11:55
Meet the current top scorers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the CONMEBOL league.
After the first four rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, now seems like a good time to take stock of the top scorers in the CONMEBOL league competition.
Below is the list of top scorers
Lionel Messi – Three goals
With three goals in as many games, it’s no wonder that Lionel Messi is tipped to score every time he takes to the field this season. betting house.
The Inter Miami striker opened the scoring in the first round of qualifying with a fine free kick once morest Ecuador, which helped the Albiceleste to a crucial 1-0 victory.
He was then rested for the game once morest Bolivia and was only able to appear on the bench in the second half once morest Paraguay.
However, Messi made up for lost time by scoring twice in a 10-minute period in a 2-0 victory over Peru. He had a third goal disallowed by VAR, so he tops the list of top scorers in the qualifiers.
Nicolas de la Cruz – Three goals
Another player with three goals is Nicolas de la Cruz, but the Uruguayan played one more game than Messi.
The River Plate midfielder scored two goals, as well as assisting Real Madrid star Federico Valverde in Celeste’s 3-1 victory over Chile in the first round.
De la Cruz scored his third goal in the memorable 2-0 victory over Brazil, scoring Uruguay’s second goal in their first victory over the Seleção since 2001.
Top scorers with 2 goals
Darwin Nunez – Two goals
Another Uruguayan star, Darwin Núñez has found good form during the recent international break, scoring goals in Celeste’s two games once morest Colombia and Brazil.
The Liverpool striker was awarded a late penalty once morest Los Cafeteros when he was brought down by the team’s goalkeeper and calmly converted from 12 yards.
Nunez scored two goals in two games for the Colombian national team, heading past Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to make it 1-0 once morest Brazil.
Felix Torres – Two goals
Felix Torres’ two goals came in a 2-1 win over Uruguay as Ecuador won 2-1 in the second round of World Cup qualifying.
The Ecuadorian team lost 1-0 to Celeste at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, but Torres managed to level the game midway through the first half when he headed in Moises Caicedo’s corner. Kendry Paez, 16, found the defender in the box with a low cross for Ecuador’s second goal.
Neymar – Two goals
Like Torres, Neymar’s two goals were scored in the same game, in Brazil’s 5-1 victory over Bolivia in the first round.
The Al-Hilal striker missed a penalty early in the game, but scored two goals in the second half and overtook the legendary Pelé as the Seleção’s all-time top scorer.
However, Neymar is now in a race once morest time to be fit for the 2024 Copa América as he injured his anterior cruciate ligament in the defeat to Uruguay. Brazil is the favorite for the competition if you are looking for a sport bet.
Rodrygo – Two goals
One of the players who will need to stand out in Neymar’s absence, Rodrygo also scored two goals in the 5-1 victory over La Verde.
The Real Madrid striker opened the scoring in the 24th minute of the first half, following a penalty missed by Neymar, and made it 3-0 with the assistance of Bruno Guimarães, from Newcastle United, following Raphinha’s goal.
Salomon Rondon also has two goals, scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Paraguay, before scoring once more once morest Chile in Venezuela’s 3-0 win.
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