FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorers, most assists & clean sheets after New Zealand vs Egypt game
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Only two nations won on matchday 11.
Matchday 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup included lots of drama, controversy, and goals. Here we retell what transpired over the four matches.
Lamine Yamal was reinstated to the starting lineup, and Spain went back to their fluent best (while he was on the pitch). La Roja scored four goals against Saudi Arabia to claim their first World Cup victory in 2026.
Belgium controlled for big portions of the game before being forced to a 0-0 draw with Iran after Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute.
Cape Verde shocked Uruguay with a 2-2 draw, earning their second consecutive point in their World Cup debut campaign.
Egypt won their first World Cup match. All thanks to a spectacular second-half comeback that sent them to the top of Group G with four points, while New Zealand finished last.
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group standings after New Zealand vs Egypt game
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 3 |
| 2 | Jonathan David | 3 |
| 3 | Denis Undav | 3 |
| 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 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top assists
| Rank | Player | Assist |
| 1 | Alexander Isak | 3 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmich | 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 |
Who scored the most goals on matchday 11?
Mikel Oyarzabal (2) for Spain against Saudi Arabia.
Who was MOTM for Egypt vs New Zealand game?
Mohamed Salah.
How many goals does Yamal have in the 2026 World Cup?
So far, he has scored only once.
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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.