2 min learnUp to date: Jul 6, 2026 04:28 AM IST
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland blew the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race broad open after he scored a brace in opposition to Brazil to knock the Selecao out of the event with Norway profitable the essential Spherical of 16 match 2-1. Along with his strikes within the 79th and ninetieth minute, Haaland now has 7 targets, the identical quantity as France’s Kylian Mbappe and Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
Mbappe leads the desk with 7 targets and a couple of assists whereas Haaland and Messi each have 7 targets and 0 assists with the Norwegian presently on the third place on account of Messi taking part in much less minutes than him and scoring extra. England’s Harry Kane is 4th with 5 targets and 0 assists whereas France’s Ousmane Dembélé, Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and Ismaïla Sarr comply with with 4 targets every.
Main goalscorers in FIFA World Cup 2026
| Rank | Participant | Nation | Targets | Assists |
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Harry Kane | England | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | Ousmane Dembélé | France | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Ismaïla Sarr | Senegal | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | Deniz Undav | Germany | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambi | Switzerland | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | Julián Quiñones | Mexico | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | Brian Brobbey | Netherlands | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | Folarin Balogun | United States | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | Elijah Simply | New Zealand | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Matheus Cunha | Brazil | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | Kai Havertz | Germany | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | Yoane Wissa | DR Congo | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | Ismael Saibari | Morocco | 3 | 0 |
This World Cup has been sensational for Frenchman Michael Olise. The attacking midfielder has been a goal-creating machine within the France setup and an important cog in Les Bleus’ assault as they eye a repeat of their 2018 triumph. Olise has supplied extra assists than some other participant on this version, with 5 in 5 video games, as France defeated Paraguay within the Spherical of 16 to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Equally spectacular has been Morocco’s Brahim Diaz who has performed supplier 4 instances in 5 matches, serving to his workforce qualify for the quarterfinals after profitable 3-0 vs Canada within the Spherical of 16.
Gamers with most assists at FIFA World Cup 2026
| Rank | Identify | Nation | Matches | Assists |
| 1 | Michael Olise | France | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | Brahim Diaz | Morocco | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | Bruno Guimaraes | Brazil | 5 | 4 |
| T4 | Roberto Alvarado | Mexico | 4 | 3 |
| T4 | Florian Wirtz | Germany | 4 | 3 |
| T4 | Martin Odegaard | Norway | 5 | 3 |
(Each tables up to date after Brazil vs Norway)