2026 World Cup: top scorers ranking ahead of the round of 32

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Argentina

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Heading into the Round of 32 at this 2026 World Cup, it’s clear that the world’s best strikers are in top form for this tournament.

At the end of the group stage, Lionel Messi sits comfortably atop the top scorers’ chart with 6 goals. The Argentine is followed by France’s Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, Norway’s Erling Haaland, and Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. Each of them has netted 4 goals so far in the tournament.

Chasing behind, a host of players have scored 3 goals each: Harry Kane (England), Deniz Undav (Germany), Matheus Cunha (Brazil), Jonathan David (Canada), Ismaël Saibari (Morocco), Elijah Just (New Zealand), Brian Brobbey (Netherlands), Johan Manzambi (Switzerland), Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal), Yoane Wissa (DR Congo).

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on 2 goals.

Joshua SOSSOU

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