FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & most clean sheets after Iran vs New Zealand
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Elijah Just brace helped New Zealand secure a 2-2 draw with Iran.
Matchday 5 of the FIFA World Cup has seen some amazing performances from teams widely regarded as underdogs. Here’s a recap of what’s happened so far, starting with the earliest match.
Cape Verde’s remarkable defensive display earned them a goalless draw against reigning European champions and World Cup 2026 favourites Spain.
The small African nation, sitting in a strong 5-4-1 structure, dulled a Lamine-Yamal-less starting XI to the point where Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain’s centre forward, didn’t touch the ball for the first half hour.
Saudi Arabia withstood a second-half onslaught to put Uruguay at bay, resulting in a 1-1 draw that ties everyone in Group H on one point. Egypt held on for a draw against Belgium in a tense battle in the Group G opener.
Four beautifully executed team goals saw Iran and New Zealand share the spoils. Four World Cup matches in a day ended in draws for the first time since 1958.
Also read: When was last time FOUR FIFA World Cup matches ended in draws on a matchday?
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & most clean sheets
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Folarin Balogun | 2 |
| 2 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayari | 2 |
| 4 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménez | 1 |
| 6 | Oh Hyeon-Gyu | 1 |
| 7 | Cyle Larin | 1 |
| 8 | Jovo Lukic | 1 |
| 9 | Mauricio | 1 |
| 10 | Giovanni Reyna | 1 |
Also read: Who is Elijah Just? New Zealand’s first two-goal scorer in single World Cup match
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 | Raul Rangel | 1 |
| 2 | Patrick Beach | 1 |
| 3 | Angus Gunn | 1 |
| 4 | Yahia Fofana | 1 |
| 5 | Vozinha | 1 |
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: List of all Player of the Match award winners so far
Who won the game between Spain and Cape Verde?
The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Which game ended with the most goals scored?
2-2 draw between Iran and New Zealand.
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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.