World Cup players stats revealed after first round of matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The World Cup has seen 75 goals scored in 24 matches, with a goal-per-game ratio of 3.125, the highest since 1958. Nine matches ended in a draw, marking a 37.5% draw ratio, the highest at this stage since 2010. Harry Kane and Lionel Messi lead as top scorers, with Messi's hat-trick bringing his tournament total to 16 goals, tying the all-time record. Turkey's Arda Guler has taken the most shots but has low expected goals, while South Korea's Son Heung-min recorded six chances without scoring. Amad Diallo boasts the best dribbling success rate, having completed the most dribbles despite limited playing time.
- •75 goals scored in 24 matches so far.
- •Nine matches ended in draws, the highest since 2010.
- •Harry Kane and Lionel Messi are top scorers with 10 and 16 goals, respectively.
- •Turkey's Arda Guler has taken the most shots but with low quality.
- •Amad Diallo leads in dribble success rate despite limited playtime.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
- 12:00 PMBBC Sport — Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
"Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
"Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:03 PMMost shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 12:00 PMMost shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
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