Last updated: July 4, 2026 – after the completed Round of 32 matches
The 2026 World Cup is being decided by national teams, but every goal and every assist also tells a story about the clubs behind the players.
Which club has produced the most decisive players? Which team has the most goals? Who has created the most chances? And which players are leading the Golden Boot and assist races?
Real Madrid are currently the most productive club at World Cup 2026 when goals and assists are combined. Liverpool remain the tournament’s assist leaders, while Lionel Messi is the leading scorer and Michael Olise is the leading assist provider.
This article tracks the clubs and players making the biggest impact at football’s biggest tournament.
Important: Penalty-shootout kicks do not count as official goals or assists. Club statistics are linked to players’ club registrations from the 2025/26 season and can change after every match.
World Cup 2026: The Key Statistics at a Glance
| Category | Leader | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Most goals by a club | Real Madrid | 13 |
| Most assists by a club | Liverpool | 12 |
| Most combined goal contributions | Real Madrid | 21 |
| Leading scorer | Lionel Messi | 7 goals |
| Leading assist provider | Michael Olise | 5 assists |
| Most goals by a Real Madrid player | Kylian Mbappé | 6 goals |
| Most assists by a Liverpool player | Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz | 3 each |
Clubs With the Most Goals and Assists at World Cup 2026
Real Madrid have the strongest overall numbers so far. Their players have scored 13 goals and created eight more, giving them 21 direct goal contributions.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the closest challengers, while Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also firmly in the race.
| Rank | Club | Goals | Assists | Goals + Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | Paris Saint-Germain | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | Manchester City | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 | Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 7 |
The club ranking is a live statistic and may move again after every World Cup match.
Real Madrid Lead the World Cup 2026 Club Table
Real Madrid are the leading club at the tournament because their players are contributing in every attacking category.
Kylian Mbappé has been the headline act with six goals for France, while Vinícius Júnior has also been among the tournament’s most dangerous scorers for Brazil. Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler and other Real Madrid players have added further important contributions.
Real Madrid are not relying on one player.
They have goals from different national teams, assists from multiple positions and star players who can decide a match in one moment.
That is why they lead the complete goals-and-assists ranking.
Liverpool Are the Assist Kings
Liverpool do not have the highest number of goals, but no club has created more.
Their players have registered 12 assists, more than any other club at World Cup 2026.
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have both delivered three assists, while Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk and other Liverpool players have also contributed creatively.
Liverpool’s numbers show how important chance creation can be in tournament football.
A club does not need to have the top scorer to dominate the statistics. It can also dominate by producing the players who make goals possible.
Bayern Munich and Arsenal Are Close Behind
Bayern Munich have combined seven goals with 11 assists.
Michael Olise is the main reason for Bayern’s incredible assist total. The France winger has five assists already and is the leading creator in the tournament.
Arsenal are also having a huge World Cup.
Their players have scored seven goals and produced 10 assists. The club’s contribution comes from all over the pitch, including attacking players, midfielders and defenders.
That is a major reason why Arsenal are only four goal contributions behind Real Madrid.
PSG Have Been Ruthless in Front of Goal
Paris Saint-Germain have scored 12 goals at World Cup 2026, only one fewer than Real Madrid.
Ousmane Dembélé has been one of PSG’s biggest contributors with four goals for France. Other PSG players have also scored for their national teams, giving the club an impressive attacking total.
The difference is assists.
PSG have five assists, while Real Madrid have eight, Liverpool 12 and Bayern Munich 11. That is why PSG are fifth in the overall ranking despite being second in goals.
Top Scorers at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi is leading the Golden Boot race with seven goals.
The Argentina captain scored again in the dramatic Round of 32 victory over Cape Verde, moving ahead of Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé remains close behind with six goals, while Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are still in the race with five each.
Players With the Most Goals
| Rank | Player | Nation | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 7 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 6 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 5 |
| 3 | Harry Kane | England | 5 |
| 5 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain | 4 |
| 5 | Ousmane Dembélé | France | 4 |
| 5 | Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | 4 |
| 8 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 3 |
| 8 | Folarin Balogun | USA | 3 |
| 8 | Julián Quiñones | Mexico | 3 |
| 8 | Ismael Saibari | Morocco | 3 |
| 8 | Matheus Cunha | Brazil | 3 |
| 8 | Jonathan David | Canada | 3 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambi | Switzerland | 3 |
Lionel Messi Leads the Golden Boot Race
Messi has once again turned the World Cup into his stage.
At 39, he has scored seven goals and helped Argentina reach the Round of 16. His latest goal against Cape Verde means he has now matched his total from the 2022 World Cup.
Messi is not only chasing another Golden Boot.
He is also continuing to extend his World Cup scoring records and proving that big-game quality does not disappear with age.
Read more: Lionel Messi – The Complete Story of Football’s Greatest Ever Player
Mbappé Is Still Right Behind Him
Kylian Mbappé has six World Cup goals and remains Messi’s closest challenger.
France have looked one of the strongest teams in the tournament, and Mbappé has been their main scorer. His pace, movement and finishing make him dangerous in every game.
With France still alive in the knockout stage, Mbappé has every chance of adding more goals.
Read more: France National Football Team: The Complete Story From World Cup 2026 Back to the Beginning
Top Assist Providers at World Cup 2026
Michael Olise is the clear leader in the assist ranking.
The Bayern Munich player has created five goals for France and has become one of the stories of the tournament.
Bruno Guimarães is second with four assists for Brazil, while several players are level on three.
| Rank | Player | Nation | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Olise | France | 5 |
| 2 | Bruno Guimarães | Brazil | 4 |
| 3 | Alexander Isak | Sweden | 3 |
| 3 | Martin Ødegaard | Norway | 3 |
| 3 | Florian Wirtz | Germany | 3 |
| 3 | Roberto Alvarado | Mexico | 3 |
| 7 | Hannibal Mejbri | Tunisia | 2 |
| 7 | Chris Wood | New Zealand | 2 |
| 7 | Julio Enciso | Paraguay | 2 |
| 7 | Crysencio Summerville | Netherlands | 2 |
Several more players are level on two assists.
Michael Olise: The Tournament’s Best Creator So Far
Michael Olise has been one of the biggest stars of World Cup 2026.
He has five assists in four matches for France and has been vital to their attacking football. His left foot, vision, calmness and ability to find runners in dangerous spaces have made him extremely difficult to defend against.
Olise does not need to dominate every touch.
He only needs one opening.
And when he sees it, he often creates a goal.
His connection with Mbappé, Dembélé, Barcola and the other French attackers has made France one of the most exciting teams in the tournament.
The Matches That Changed the Statistics
France 3-0 Sweden
France’s victory over Sweden was massive for the individual rankings.
Mbappé scored twice to reach six goals, while Michael Olise delivered two more assists and moved to five for the tournament.
That one match helped Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and France climb further in the statistics.
England 2-1 DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in England’s comeback win over DR Congo.
His two goals moved him to five for the tournament and brought him back into the Golden Boot race.
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
Erling Haaland scored the winner for Norway against Ivory Coast.
That goal took him to five and kept him level with Harry Kane in the fight behind Messi and Mbappé.
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde
Lionel Messi scored again as Argentina survived a difficult extra-time match against Cape Verde.
His seventh goal moved him back into first place in the Golden Boot race.
Why Penalty-Shootout Goals Do Not Count
Several World Cup 2026 knockout matches have been decided by penalties.
Goals scored in a penalty shootout do not count as official match goals. They do not count in the Golden Boot ranking, and they do not count in the club goals-and-assists table.
Only goals scored during normal time or extra time are included.
That is important when comparing players, clubs and national teams fairly.
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FAQ: World Cup 2026 Goals and Assists
Which club has scored the most goals at World Cup 2026?
Real Madrid players have scored the most goals, with 13.
Which club has the most assists at World Cup 2026?
Liverpool players lead the assist ranking with 12 assists.
Which club has the most total goal contributions?
Real Madrid are first with 21 combined goals and assists.
Who has scored the most goals at World Cup 2026?
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals.
Who has the most assists at World Cup 2026?
Michael Olise leads the assist ranking with five assists.
How many goals has Kylian Mbappé scored at World Cup 2026?
Kylian Mbappé has scored six goals for France.
Do penalty-shootout kicks count in World Cup statistics?
No. Penalty-shootout kicks do not count as official match goals or assists.
Conclusion
World Cup 2026 is not only a battle between national teams.
It is also a battle between the clubs that have developed, signed and trusted the players deciding the biggest matches.
Real Madrid currently lead the overall club ranking.
Liverpool are the assist leaders.
Bayern Munich and Arsenal are close behind.
Lionel Messi leads the goal chart.
Michael Olise leads the assist chart.
But with the knockout stage still ongoing, everything can change in one match.
One Mbappé sprint.
One Kane finish.
One Haaland winner.
One Olise pass.
Or one more Messi moment.