2026 FIFA World Cup statistics

As of July 11, 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with 98 matches completed Verified Answer #1. These statistics encompass tournament action from the opening on June 11, 2026, through the quarter-final match completed on July 10, 2026 Verified Answer #1.

Goal Scoring

A total of 285 goals have been scored across the 98 completed matches Verified Answer #1. This scoring rate averages 2.91 goals per match Verified Answer #1. The high volume of goals has been attributed to the expanded 48-team structure and an offensive style of play Verified Answer #1.

Top Goalscorers

The race for the Golden Boot is led by players from France and Argentina Verified Answer #1.

• Kylian Mbappé (France): 8 goals and 3 assists in 6 matches Verified Answer #1.
• Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches Verified Answer #1.
• Erling Haaland (Norway): 7 goals in 5 matches Verified Answer #1.
• Harry Kane (England): 6 goals in 5 matches Verified Answer #1.
• Ousmane Dembélé (France): 5 goals in 6 matches Verified Answer #1.

While Mbappé and Messi are tied for the most goals, Mbappé is ranked first in the official standings because he holds the tiebreaker for the most assists Verified Answer #1.

Penalty Statistics

Exactly four matches have been decided by a penalty shootout, which accounts for 4.08% of the 98 completed matches Verified Answer #1. The tournament has featured a historically low penalty conversion rate Verified Answer #1. This trend is largely due to goalkeepers successfully defending against the "stutter-step" style of penalty run-ups Verified Answer #1.