See ranking of goal participations in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup begins to reveal its protagonists. In addition to the competition for artillery, another ranking draws attention in this initial phase of the tournament: goal participation, a statistic that adds goals scored and assists distributed by players.

The survey helps to identify the most decisive athletes in the competition so far, as it considers all direct actions that resulted in balls in the net. With only one round completed for most teams and some teams already taking the field for the second time, the leadership is shared by players who shone in routs and dominant performances.

Germany, responsible for the biggest World Cup victory to date by beating Curaçao 7-1, is the team with the most representatives on the list. England, who beat Croatia 4-2, also placed athletes near the top of the rankings. However, Messi started in first place after the show against Algeria.

See the ranking of goal participations for the 2026 World Cup

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Source: CNN