Premier League players dominate scoring and assists at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The 2026 World Cup features a significant presence of Premier League players, with 154 included in the tournament. These players have collectively scored 67 goals, nearly doubling the next highest league, La Liga. Key contributors include Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, each enjoying notable scoring returns. Additionally, Premier League players have accumulated more than double the assists compared to Bundesliga players. As the tournament progresses to the quarter-finals, the influence of the Premier League on the event is evident in scoring and playmaking statistics.
- •154 Premier League players are participating in the World Cup.
- •Premier League players have scored 67 goals in the tournament.
- •17 Premier League players have netted two or more goals.
- •Five players from the Premier League have recorded three or more assists.
- •The tournament is currently reaching the quarter-final stage.
- 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Goals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
- 10:52 AMBBC Sport — Goals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
"BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
"BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 10:52 AMGoals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
- BBC SportJul 8, 2026, 10:52 AMGoals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
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