There are three footballers in the world who have scored goals in five World Cups, but it didn’t take much for one of them to set a new record. But Canada’s captain Christine Sinclair missed a penalty in the group match against Nigeria, so the historic action will now have to wait.
First, the classics of the Brazilians, two-time silver medalists of the world championships at the Olympic Games and one-time Marta She reached the target on five occasions, followed by Canada’s Christine Sinclair – both of which she excelled between 2003 and 2019.
Join them Cristiano Ronaldo, Who, last November against Ghana, became the first player to score in five different World Cup tournaments.
In the women’s tournament currently being held in New Zealand and Australia, Sinclair had a great opportunity to successfully leave her sixth tournament, but was misjudged in the opening match against Nigeria. Penalty missedmore accurate Kiamaka Nadozi The goalkeeper made a save.
The match ended in a goalless draw.
With this, Australia leads the second group, which defeated the Irish, and confrontations will be held next Wednesday between Canada, Ireland, Australia and Nigeria.
