The international break has seen some standout performances from some of the best players in world football. Here are some of the highlights:
- Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland has found his form in style during the international break. Despite recent criticism for his performances at Manchester City, the Norwegian has shone in the Nations League, scoring a hat-trick against Kazakhstan and contributing a goal and an assist against Slovenia. With seven goals in the group stage, he helped Norway earn promotion to the top flight of the tournament. - Taylor Harwood-Bellis
The young Southampton defender made an unforgettable debut for England, scoring a goal shortly after coming on and playing a part in the creation of another. His performance in the 5-0 win over Ireland impressed and has certainly caught the eye of future manager Thomas Tuchel. - Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese star continues to defy his years at the age of 39. Ronaldo scored two goals, including a spectacular overhead kick, and provided an assist in Portugal’s 5-1 rout of Poland. He continues to be in great form for both his country and Al-Nassr. - Viktor Gyökeres
Swede Viktor Gyökeres has been unstoppable. After a memorable hat-trick against Manchester City for Sporting, he shone for Sweden, scoring five goals and adding an assist in two games. Gyökeres is the top scorer in the Nations League, with nine goals in the tournament. - Brahim Díaz
Representing Morocco, Brahim Díaz had a key performance in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. He scored five goals in two games, including a hat-trick against Lesotho, to cement his side’s lead in the group.