Matchday 2 Horror Show: World Cup 2026’s Worst XI Revealed

Matchday 2 at the 2026 World Cup delivered shockers for stars like Jude Bellingham, Kalidou Koulibaly and Harry Kane as they all flopped on the big stage. Veteran keeper Fernando Muslera misjudged Cape Verde’s goal and was caught out well outside his box, while defenders Gustaf Lagerbielke and Victor Lindelöf were carved apart by the Netherlands’ attack. Koulibaly’s errors directly led to all three goals in Senegal’s loss, and Homam Elamin was sent off during Qatar’s 6-0 defeat. In midfield, Haiti’s Casimir gifted Brazil a crucial goal, Bellingham struggled to create chances despite heavy touches, and Miguel Almirón became the first victim of FIFA’s “Vinicius rule” after a straight red. Simon Adingra also missed Ivory Coast’s best chance late on. Up front, Romelu Lukaku managed just one weak shot and Harry Kane blew England’s best opportunity in a goalless draw. Here is the complete Worst XI after the second round of group fixtures.

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