Kylian Mbappé of France was the top scorer in the World Cup in 2026, with 10 goals from eight appearances, one of them from the penalty spot. Lionel Messi was next on 8. Kylian Mbappé was also the top scorer in 2022, with 8.
Ramin Rezaeian, Daniel Muñoz, Pedro Porro and Maxi Araújo were level on 2 goals, the most by any defender in the World Cup in 2026. Twenty-six defenders were next on 1.
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland was the top scorer aged 21 or under in the World Cup in 2026, with 3 goals from four appearances. Ermin Mahmic was next on 2.
Kylian Mbappé of France scored the most non-penalty goals in the World Cup in 2026, with 9 from eight appearances, plus a penalty. Lionel Messi was next on 8.
Erling Haaland of Norway had the most goals per 90 minutes in the World Cup in 2026, with 1.35 per 90, from 7 goals in 466 minutes. To count, a player needed 270 minutes. Kylian Mbappé was next on 1.29.