FIFA World Cup 2026: Top Scorers, Assists, and Key Stats from the Tournament

World Cup 2026 in Numbers

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the largest edition to date, featuring 1,039 players from 48 countries competing across 16 stadiums. Over 39 days, 104 matches took place, yielding a total of 308 goals. This tournament set new records and showcased the evolving skill and stamina of the world's top footballers.

Leading Goal Scorers and Assist Providers

Kylian Mbappe of France secured his second Golden Boot by netting 10 goals, matching a feat not seen since Gerd Muller scored 10 in 1970. Mbappe also reached 22 career World Cup goals, becoming the all-time top scorer. Argentina's Lionel Messi finished with eight goals and four assists, while England's Jude Bellingham made history as the first English player to score seven goals in a single World Cup.

• Kylian Mbappe (France): 10 goals, 4 assists
• Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8 goals, 4 assists
• Jude Bellingham (England): 7 goals, 1 assist
• Erling Haaland (Norway): 7 goals
• Ousmane Dembele (France): 6 goals, 2 assists
• Harry Kane (England): 6 goals, 2 assists
• Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): 5 goals, 1 assist
• Ismaila Sarr (Senegal): 4 goals, 1 assist
• Julián Quinones (Mexico): 4 goals, 1 assist
• Vinicius Junior (Brazil): 4 goals, 1 assist

Michael Olise, Bayern Munich midfielder playing for France, led in assists with seven. Others with four assists included Norway’s Martin Odegaard, Mbappe himself, Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, Brazil’s Bruno Guimaraes, and Messi.

Team Offensive Stats

England and France both scored 20 goals during the tournament. England managed 14 assists, made 118 goal attempts with 52 on target, and maintained 50 percent possession. France recorded 18 assists, 139 attempts at goal with 59 on target, and held 51 percent possession.

Goalkeeping Highlights

Paraguay’s Orlando Gill stood out with 28 saves, playing a crucial role in their surprising victory over Germany. Spain’s Unai Simon won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper performance. Cape Verde’s debutant goalkeeper Vozinha also impressed with memorable saves.

• Orlando Gill (Paraguay): 28 saves
• Eloy Room (Curacao): 21 saves
• Emiliano Martinez (Argentina): 20 saves
• Gregor Kobel (Switzerland): 20 saves
• Diogo Costa (Portugal): 20 saves
• Jordan Pickford (England): 19 saves
• Yassine Bounou (Morocco): 19 saves
• Vozinha (Cape Verde): 18 saves
• Zion Suzuki (Japan): 17 saves
• Mohammed Al Owais (Saudi Arabia): 17 saves

Spain kept the most clean sheets with seven, followed by France, Colombia, and Mexico with four each. Several teams including Argentina, Morocco, England, Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Paraguay had two clean sheets.

Defensive Records and Discipline

Qatar and Egypt had the highest number of own goals, with two each. Ten other countries recorded one own goal apiece.

The teams conceding the most goals were Iraq, Tunisia, and England with 12 goals allowed each. Uzbekistan and Norway followed with 11 conceded goals, while New Zealand, Sweden, France, and Qatar let in 10 goals each.

Argentina received the most yellow cards at 15, closely followed by Egypt with 12. Their round of 16 match drew significant attention for its intensity and controversy. Canada picked up 11 yellows, Paraguay 9, and Brazil, England, Switzerland, Colombia, and Ecuador each had 8. Red cards were rare but included two each for Qatar and South Africa.