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2026 FIFA World Cup Player Stats and Leaders: Top scorer, most assists, and more

Xavi Pazmino Jul 18, 2026 2 min read
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The World Cup has produced some magical moments so far, highlighted by great performances from Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe. Prominent performances come from all over the pitch, including goalscoring attackers, creative midfielders, hardworking defenders, and heroic goalkeepers.

Below are the leaders in the major statistical categories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the third-place match.

Top Scorers

  1. Kylian Mbappe (FRA) – 10
  2. Lionel Messi (ARG) – 8
  3. Erling Haaland (NOR) – 7
  4. Jude Bellingham (ENG) – 7
  5. Harry Kane (ENG) – 6
  6. Ousmane Dembele (FRA) – 6
  7. Mikel Oyarzabal (ESP) – 4
  8. Ismaila Sarr (SEN) – 4
  9. Julian Quiñones (MEX) – 4
  10. Vinicius Jr. (BRA) – 4

Most Assists

  1. Michael Olise (FRA) – 7
  2. Lionel Messi (ARG) – 4
  3. Kylian Mbappe (FRA) – 4
  4. Bruno Guimarães (BRA) – 4
  5. Martin Odegaard (NOR) – 4
  6. Brahim Diaz (MAR) – 4
  7. Roberto Alvarado (MEX) – 3
  8. Florian Wirtz (GER) – 3
  9. Andres Scjelderup (NOR) – 3
  10. Anthony Gordon (ENG) – 3
  11. Bukayo Saka (ENG) – 3
  12. Alexander Isak (SWE) – 3

Most Goals + Assists

  1. Kylian Mbappe (FRA) – 14
  2. Lionel Messi (ARG) – 12
  3. Ousmane Dembele (FRA) – 8
  4. Jude Bellingham (ENG) – 8
  5. Michael Olise (FRA) – 7
  6. Erling Haaland (NOR) – 7
  7. Harry Kane (ENG) – 7
  8. Mikel Oyarzabal (ESP) – 6
  9. Bukayo Saka (ENG) – 6
  10. Vinicius Jr. (BRA) – 5
  11. Ismaila Sarr (SEN) – 5
  12. Deniz Undav (GER) – 5
  13. Julian Quiñones (MEX) – 5
  14. Johan Manzambi (SUI) – 5

Chances Created

  1. Lionel Messi (ARG) – 25
  2. Ousmane Dembele (FRA) – 18
  3. Kylian Mbappe (FRA) – 18
  4. Michael Olise (FRA) – 18
  5. Leandro Trossard (BEL) – 17
  6. Achraf Hakimi (MAR) – 17
  7. Declan Rice (ENG) – 17
  8. Mohamed Salah (EGY) – 16
  9. Desire Doue (FRA) – 13
  10. Roberto Alvarado (MEX) – 13

Accurate Passes

  1. Rodri (ESP) – 695
  2. Aymeric Laporte (ESP) – 568
  3. Pau Cubarsi (ESP) – 566
  4. Marc Guehi (ENG) – 532
  5. Leandro Paredes (ARG) – 521

Goalkeeper Saves

  1. Orlando GIll (PAR) – 28
  2. Eloy Room (CUW) – 21
  3. Gregor Kobel (SUI) – 20
  4. Diogo Costa (POR) – 20
  5. Jordan Pickford (ENG) – 19
  6. Yassine Bounou (MAR) – 19
  7. Vozinha (CPV) – 18
  8. Zion Suzuki (JPN) – 17
  9. Mohammed Alowais (KSA) – 17
  10. Thibaut Courtois (BEL) – 17
  11. Orjan Hyland (NOR) – 17
  12. Bart Verbruggen (NED) – 17

Statistics updated as of July 16

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