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Which players and clubs have scored the most goals at the 2026 World Cup? View the highest-scoring footballers and which clubs’ players are finding the net!
Without a doubt, the World Cup hosts the best attackers from around the globe, with many having great goalscoring records at club level. However, it also gives a chance for lesser-known names to enter the spotlight, netting important goals on the biggest stage, against the biggest nations.
So, which players are leading the goalscoring charts? Which clubs’ players are the most prolific during their World Cup matches?
Well, we’ve been keeping track of the numbers and worked out the players that are displaying the best form in front of goal. Read on to find out which footballers are leading the race to be the 2026 World Cup top scorer, and which clubs and leagues have the most clinical players!
Who is leading the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race?
One of the biggest questions over the course of a tournament is – who will top the goalscoring charts? Well, below is a table summarising which players are leading the World Cup in goals scored, helping you keep track of who’s been the most clinical:
Who are the highest scoring clubs at the 2026 World Cup?
Though you might have seen which players lead the top scorers, it’s interesting to have a look at which domestic clubs have their players fit and firing. This table has a list of the teams with the most goals scored by their players:
|
Domestic club |
Number of goals |
|
Real Madrid |
10 |
|
Sunderland |
6 |
|
PSG |
6 |
|
Crystal Palace |
6 |
|
Liverpool |
5 |
|
Inter Miami |
5 |
|
Manchester United |
5 |
|
Bayern Munich |
4 |
|
Manchester City |
4 |
|
Feyenoord |
3 |
|
Juventus |
3 |
|
Stuttgart |
3 |
|
Arsenal |
3 |
|
Villarreal |
3 |
|
Galatasaray |
3 |
|
Freiburg |
3 |
|
Newcastle |
3 |
*Last updated 26th June
The highest scoring domestic divisions at the 2026 World Cup
To add another layer, we’ve pulled together a list of the leagues that have the most goals scored by players from the division. This includes players from each league as of the 2026/27 season:
|
Domestic league |
Number of goals |
|
Premier League |
36 |
|
La Liga |
20 |
|
Bundesliga |
16 |
|
Ligue 1 |
11 |
|
MLS |
8 |
|
EFL Championship |
7 |
|
Serie A |
7 |
|
Eredivisie |
7 |
|
Saudi Pro League |
6 |
|
Super Lig |
5 |
*Last updated 26th June
Find out more about which clubs are represented at the World Cup
Now that you’re all caught up on which players, teams, and leagues are scoring the most goals at the 2026 World Cup, you may be keen to see how different clubs and domestic leagues are represented at the tournament.
If you’re interested in the clubs with the most World Cup winners, or which clubs have the most players at the World Cup, Betway Insider’s blog has everything you need to know. With many informative blogs, guides, and betting tips, you won’t be short of content for this summer’s tournament.
Whether you want to learn about which Premier League players are at the World Cup, La Liga’s World Cup contingent, or which Bundesliga stars are at the tournament, we’ve broken down where the players are coming from! You’ll even find insights into specific clubs, with pieces like Arsenal’s representation at the World Cup.
How many goals have there been at the World Cup so far?
So far, there have been 177 goals scored at the 2026 World Cup, with 122 different players finding the net across the tournament to date. Impressively, 91 different club sides have been represented among the goals, across 35 different domestic leagues.
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