Kylian Mbappé of France was the top scorer in the World Cup in 2022, with 8 goals from seven appearances, two of them from the penalty spot. Lionel Messi was next on 7.
Nineteen defenders, including Juan Pablo Vargas, Jean-Charles Castelletto and Ramin Rezaeian, were level on 1 goal, the most by any defender in the World Cup in 2022.
Kylian Mbappé of France scored the most non-penalty goals in the World Cup in 2022, with 6 from seven appearances, plus two penalties. Olivier Giroud and Julián Alvarez were next on 4.
Kylian Mbappé of France had the most goals per 90 minutes in the World Cup in 2022, with 1.21 per 90, from 8 goals in 597 minutes. To count, a player needed 230 minutes. Enner Valencia was next on 1.05.