Liverpool’s international stars shone brightly across various matches this week, with notable contributions and victories that captured the football world’s attention.
Liverpool’s international stars
Netherlands vs Greece
In a thrilling showdown, the Netherlands secured a commanding 3-0 win against Greece, thanks to a dominant first-half performance.
Cody Gakpo, showcasing his prowess, netted the second goal during his 65-minute stint on the field.
Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool talisman, led his team as captain throughout the match, putting in a full 90-minute shift.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Greek defender, Kostas Tsimikas, endured a challenging night, playing the entire game for his national side.
Both nations currently share the second spot in group B with 6 points each, trailing group leaders France. However, Greece faces the uphill task of catching up, having played one more match and lagging behind in goal difference by two.
Caoimhin Kelleher
Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland, where Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher was an unused substitute, experienced a 2-0 defeat against the formidable French squad.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Over in Hungary, Liverpool fans witnessed Dominik Szoboszlai’s remarkable leadership, as he captained Hungary to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Serbia.
The Hungarians rebounded from an early own goal with two quickfire strikes in the 34th and 36th minutes, propelling them to the top of Group G with 10 points and a comfortable three-point lead over Serbia.
Robertson and Jota
Looking ahead, the football world eagerly anticipates Friday’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying clash as Brazil hosts Bolivia. In Euros qualifying, Liverpool’s Andy Robertson will lead Scotland in their match against Cyprus, while Diogo Jota and Portugal face Slovakia.
Diaz
In the early stages of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister made impactful debuts.
Diaz featured prominently for Colombia in their 1-0 triumph over Venezuela, contributing 88 minutes to the cause.
Mac Allister
Mac Allister played a key role for Argentina, taking part for 77 minutes as they secured a 1-0 victory against Ecuador, courtesy of a Lionel Messi free-kick.
The upcoming matches promise further excitement, with Argentina facing Bolivia and Colombia meeting Chile in their respective second World Cup qualifiers.
Liverpool fans worldwide can take pride in their players’ impressive performances on the international stage, as they continue to make their mark in the quest for global football glory.
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