FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & clean sheets after Jordan vs Algeria game
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Messi maintains his spot as the 2026 World Cup top scorer.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé dominated the spotlight on Matchday 12 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina and France, last year’s finalists, won their respective matches. Here we retell what transpired over the four matches.
Lionel Messi botched a penalty, a golden opportunity. Nothing to worry about as he scored twice and eclipsed the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record (both Marta’s and Miroslav Klose’s). Reigning champions Argentina defeated Austria 2-0.
France secured their position in the World Cup knockout round with a 3-0 victory over Iraq. Norway advanced to the World Cup knockout round after defeating Senegal 3-2.
Algeria’s late turnaround kept their chances in Group J alive, tying Austria on three points while knocking out Jordan.
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group standings after Jordan vs Algeria game
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 5 |
| 2 | Erlina Haaland | 4 |
| 3 | Kylian Mbappe | 4 |
| 4 | Denis Undav | 3 |
| 5 | Jonathan David | 3 |
| 6 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 7 | Harry Kane | 2 |
| 8 | Folarin Balogun | 2 |
| 9 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 10 | Cyle Larin | 2 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top assists
| Rank | Player | Assist |
| 1 | Alexander Isak | 3 |
| 2 | Michael Olise | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 2 | Emiliano Martinez | 2 |
| 3 | Unai Simon | 2 |
| 4 | Yahia Fofana | 1 |
| 5 | Vozinha | 1 |
How many goals did Messi score against Austria?
He scored two goals.
How many goals has Haaland scored in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far?
He has scored four goals.
Who has the most assists?
Isak and Olise have three each.
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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.