FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & clean sheets after Austria vs Jordan
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Matchday six concluded with all top stars stepping up for their respective nation.
The FIFA World Cup 2026’s sixth matchday has already featured some incredible football, with the game’s biggest names participating. We describe what transpired below, starting with the earliest game.
The 2022 runners-up (and, of course, the 2018 champions) defeated a formidable Senegal team 3-1 in the first Group I match. All thanks to a dominant second-half effort from Kylian Mbappé and France. Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in Boston to signal their comeback to the grandest stage.
Argentina, the reigning champions, got off to a winning start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat-trick, which stunned Algeria. With three goals, Messi is now tied for the 16-goal World Cup record held by Miroslav Klose.
Also read: Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
Austria concluded the matchday six by defeating Jordan, the Asian Cup runners-up, 3-1 in their Group J first match. All thanks to a powerful second-half effort.
Also read: Austria 3-1 Jordan: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 3 |
| 2 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayari | 2 |
| 4 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 5 | Erling Haaland | 2 |
| 6 | Kylian Mbappe | 2 |
| 7 | Folarin Balogun | 1 |
| 8 | Raúl Jiménez | 1 |
| 9 | Mauricio | 1 |
| 10 | Giovanni Reyna | 1 |
Also read: Lionel Messi becomes oldest player to score World Cup hat-trick; surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top assists
| Rank | Player | Assist |
| 1 | Joshua Kimmich | 2 |
| 2 | Alexander Isak | 2 |
| 3 | Ryan Gravenberch | 2 |
| 4 | Denis Undav | 2 |
| 5 | Chris Wood | 2 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Most clean sheets
| Rank | Goalkeeper | Cleansheets |
| 1 | Emiliano Martinez | 1 |
| 2 | Patrick Beach | 1 |
| 3 | Angus Gunn | 1 |
| 4 | Yahia Fofana | 1 |
| 5 | Vozinha | 1 |
Also read: Who is Vozinha? Cape Verde’s goalkeeper for historic draw vs Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026
Which goalkeeper kept the clean sheet in matchday 6?
Emiliano Martínez kept the clean sheet against Algeria.
Where do Argentina stand in their group?
They are first in Group J.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.