Vozinha, Williams lead FIFA's 2026 World Cup goalkeeper rankings

FIFA has unveiled its latest goalkeeper power rankings for the 2026 World Cup, spotlighting standout performers from the group stage. Cape Verde's captain Vozinha and South Africa's skipper Ronwen Williams feature prominently among the tournament's elite.

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In Possession measures contributions to build-up play, passing and distribution, while Defending the Goal evaluates shot-stopping, goal prevention and other defensive actions.

The rankings, developed with Aramco, evaluate goalkeepers across two crucial categories: 'In Possession,' which measures contributions to build-up play, passing, and distribution, and 'Defending the Goal,' assessing shot-stopping, goal prevention, and defensive actions.

While Paraguay's Orlando Gill leads the overall defensive rankings, Vozinha and Williams have also secured top spots. Vozinha excelled in the 'In Possession' category with a rating of 8.03, completing 91 of 130 passes and making 34 completed line breaks. He also ranked eighth in 'Defending the Goal' with a 7.33 rating, making nine saves from 11 shots on target and helping Cape Verde concede only two goals.

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Vozinha finished first in the In Possession category with a rating of 8.03 after completing 91 of his 130 passes and recording 34 completed line breaks during the group stage.

Williams secured second place in the 'In Possession' standings with a 7.64 rating, completing 102 of 151 passes and registering 24 completed line breaks. His defensive performance also saw him make six saves during the group stage. FIFA noted his exceptional performance against Canada in the Round of 32, where he recorded 92 touches and completed 85 passes, the most by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match since 1966.

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He also ranked eighth in Defending the Goal with 7.33 after making nine saves from 11 shots on target and helping Cabo Verde concede only two goals.

Switzerland's Gregor Kobel ranked second in 'Defending the Goal,' while Iran's Alireza Beiranvand completed the top three defensive performers. Norway's Orjan Nyland finished third in the possession rankings.

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Williams ranked second in the In Possession standings with 7.64, completing 102 of 151 passes while registering 24 completed line breaks and 16 passes beyond the opposition.