World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 goals
Updated after every round. L. Messi leads the way with 5 goals.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Messi | Argentina | 5 |
| 2 | C. Ronaldo | Portugal | 5 |
| 3 | V. Osimhen | Nigeria | 5 |
| 4 | L. Díaz | Colombia | 4 |
| 5 | S. Giménez | Mexico | 4 |
| 6 | H. Son | South Korea | 4 |
| 7 | T. Kubo | Japan | 3 |
| 8 | S. Al-Dawsari | Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 9 | F. Valverde | Uruguay | 2 |
| 10 | W. McKennie | United States | 2 |
| 11 | H. Ziyech | Morocco | 2 |
| 12 | A. Davies | Canada | 1 |
Figures are compiled from match data on this site and recalculated after each round. Expected goals estimate the quality of the chances a player has taken.
Reading the numbers
L. Messi leads the World Cup 2026 goals standings on 5 goals for Argentina, with C. Ronaldo (Portugal) level on the same figure. Third place belongs to V. Osimhen on 5.
The table lists 12 players and 40 goals in total. No club manages more than one entry in the top ten, a sign of how evenly the work is spread.
Goals is the simplest column in football and the one that decides most matches. This table counts every goal credited to a player in the league this season, penalties included; own goals are excluded because they are recorded against the defender, not for him. A striker who scores 20 in a 38-game season is producing at roughly one goal every other match, which is the benchmark most clubs use when they talk about a "20-goal forward".
When comparing entries, remember that opportunity drives output. Minutes played decide how often a player can add to his tally, so a squad player with a strong per-90 rate can outrank a starter over a full season. Every figure on this page is recalculated after each round, so the order you see is the order after the most recent matchday in the World Cup 2026.
Common questions
Who has the most goals in the World Cup 2026 this season?
L. Messi of Argentina, with 5 goals.
How many players are ranked in this goals table?
12, covering 40 goals between them.
Who is second in the World Cup 2026 goals table?
C. Ronaldo of Portugal on 5 goals.