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Ati-Zigi, Mbappe and others set records at 2026 World Cup

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A total of 318 goals were scored throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with Spain claiming the title against Argentina (1-0 after extra time).

On the individual stats front, Kylian Mbappé finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals, while his teammate Michael Olise led the assists chart with 10.

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Rodri completed the most passes (756), while Lionel Messi won the most duels (60) and delivered the highest number of successful dribbles (28).

Here are all the individual statistical leaders from the 2026 World Cup, according to figures from specialist sites “SofaScore” and “WhoScored”.

• Top scorer: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 10 goals

• Highest xG: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 6.88

• Most shots: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 41

• Top assist provider: Michael Olise (France) – 7 assists

• Highest xA (expected assists): Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 3.94

• Most big chances created: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 8

• Most key passes: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 26

• Most completed long balls: Rodri (Spain) – 37

• Most completed passes: Rodri (Spain) – 756

• Most passes into the opposition box: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 81

• Most successful dribbles: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 28

• Most touches in the opposition box: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 70

• Most duels won: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 60

• Most fouls suffered: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 20

• Most successful tackles: Rodri (Spain) – 26

• Most clearances: Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) – 48

• Most blocked shots: Finn Surman (New Zealand) – 9

• Most ball carries: Rodri (Spain) – 276

• Longest distance covered in progressive carries: Michael Olise (France) – 809.7 m

• Most saves: Orlando Gill (Paraguay) – 23

• Most successful aerial claims: Diogo Costa (Portugal) – 7

• Most goals prevented: Lawrence Ati Zigi (Ghana) – 2.35

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