FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & clean sheets after Mexico vs South Korea game
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Jonathan David became the second player at the World Cup 2026 to score a hat-trick.
There was a lot of activity on Matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a lot of late drama between games. Here, we summarise the events of the four games, starting with the most recent.
Mexico became the first side to guarantee their spot in the round of 32. South Korea’s custodian error gave Luis Romo a goal in the second half of a hard-fought, tense match.
In front of a boisterous home crowd in Vancouver, Canada, thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to win their first World Cup game spectacularly.
Youngster Johan Manzambi ran rampant as Switzerland’s late onslaught saw them destroy Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the second-half of the match, South Africa rallied back in the 83rd minute. They rightfully tied the score after Czechia took an early lead in a commanding first-half performance.
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group standings after Mexico vs South Korea
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 3 |
| 2 | Jonathan David | 3 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayari | 2 |
| 4 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 5 | Harry Kane | 2 |
| 6 | Erling Haaland | 2 |
| 7 | Kylian Mbappe | 2 |
| 8 | Folarin Balogun | 2 |
| 9 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 10 | Cyle Larin | 2 |
Also read: Mexico 1-0 South Korea: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
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 | 2 |
| 2 | Patrick Beach | 1 |
| 3 | Angus Gunn | 1 |
| 4 | Yahia Fofana | 1 |
| 5 | Vozinha | 1 |
Which players have scored hat-tricks at the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far?
Lionel Messi and Jonathan David.
Who has the most clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far?
Mexico goalkeeper, Raul Rangel.
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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.