2026 World Cup: the ranking of the top scorers

Published: July 9, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

While waiting for Lionel Messi’s last group match against Jordan, where he will start on the bench as Lionel Scaloni confided, this Norway-France was to offer us an opposition between two of the best scorers of this 2026 World Cup: Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.

But tonight, these two did not find the net. Mbappé was mainly a passer, while Haaland was a substitute. And it was Ousmane Dembélé who took advantage of it. Thanks to his hat-trick, the PSG player has 4 goals, comes level with Haaland and Mbappé and is only one goal behind Messi. For his part, scorer against Iraq last night, Ismaila Sarr scored his third goal in the competition.

Lionel Messi
8

Kylian Mbappé
7

Erling Haaland
7

Harry Kane
6

Ousmane Dembélé
4

Jude Bellingham
4

Mikel Oyarzabal
4

Vinícius Júnior
4

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.