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Best goals of the 2026 World Cup showcased as tournament approaches final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Best goals of the 2026 World Cup showcased as tournament approaches final

Summary

The 2026 World Cup has featured 307 goals from 48 teams, with standout performances highlighted as the final approaches on Sunday. Among the top moments, Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde equalized against Argentina in an intense match, while Lionel Messi netted a hat trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria. Kylian Mbappé scored prolifically, including a historic goal that made him France's all-time leading scorer. Other notable goals include Wilson Isidor's strike for Haiti and Erling Haaland's contributions for Norway. The tournament continues to showcase exceptional talent and dramatic plays.

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By the Numbers

•307 total goals scored so far, led by England and France with 20 each.
•Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a stunning equalizer against Argentina.
•Lionel Messi's hat trick began Argentina's World Cup campaign.
•Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.
•Wilson Isidor scored Haiti's only goal of the tournament.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — The best goals of the 2026 World Cup, from Messi and Mbappé's Golden Boot race to Jude Bellingham's solo masterpiece

What they're saying

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Here are some of the best goals of the tournament so far as we await Sunday’s final, which could produce yet another moment of magic worthy of this list.
— Yahoo Sportsby Kari Anderson

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