World Cup 2026 (Q): Mohamed Salah leads top scorers after matchday 6

World Cup 2026 26 March 2025 at 04:37

Lydiane N'Po

News Editor

After six rounds of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Salah stands out at the top of the scoring charts with six goals. The Egyptian star striker has tallied six goals in the tournament following the Pharaohs.

The curtains fall on this March 2025 international break. All matches of the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers were wrapped up this Tuesday, March 25. As a result, the standings in the various groups are updated, as is the list of top scorers in the competition.

Mohamed Salah, top scorer after matchday 5, retains the lead with 6 goals. Behind the Egyptian star is Jordan Ayew. The 33-year-old Ghanaian striker netted his 5th of the tournament against Chad (1-1) on March 21. Like him, Algerian Mohamed Amoura, Burkinabe Lassina Traoré, Egyptian Trezeguet, Gabonese Denis Bouanga, and Cameroonian Kamory Doulbia also have 5 goals.

Here are the top 5 scorers after matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) - 6 goals
2. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) - 5 goals
3. Mohamed Amoura - 5 goals
4. Lassina Traoré (Burkina Faso) - 5 goals
5. Trezeguet (Egypt) - 5 goals