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Clubs with the most goals at 2026 FIFA World Cup

From The Punch · () English

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  • Real Madrid players scored the most goals (22) of any club at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Kylian Mbappé led all scorers with 10 goals, winning the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournament.
  • Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal followed Real Madrid in club goalscoring rankings.

Real Madrid's dominance on the global stage was underscored at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with players from the Spanish club netting a combined 22 goals. This tally comfortably placed them ahead of all other clubs represented in the tournament, highlighting their attacking prowess.

France's Kylian Mbappé was the standout individual performer, leading the tournament's scoring charts with 10 goals. This achievement earned him the Golden Boot and marked the second consecutive World Cup where he finished as the top scorer, having also claimed the award at Qatar 2022. Other notable Real Madrid contributors included England's Jude Bellingham with seven goals and Brazil's Vinícius Júnior with four, alongside Arda Güler's one goal.

Paris Saint-Germain finished second in the club rankings with 15 goals from their players, while Arsenal secured third place with 13 goals. Despite Real Madrid's collective scoring success, it was Barcelona's Ferran Torres who scored the decisive goal in the final, securing Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina and their second World Cup title.

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