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List of all goals scored from outside the box at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far ft. Lionel Messi

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Published at :July 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Modified at :July 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Kylian Mbappe France FIFA World Cup

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The World Cup has seen a few long-range screamers so far.

With 48 teams in 104 matches, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest edition of the quadrennial football tournament in its 96-year history. The massive number of matches, which are being played across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, means that fans have been treated to a lot of superb goals.

While players and national team managers will be hoping that their side can put the ball into the opposition’s net in any way possible, a long-range strike is something that catches the eye of all viewers. Ronaldinho’s brilliant free-kick in 2002 and James Rodriguez’s volleyed effort for Colombia in 2014 have gone down in football folklore.

This year, too, we have seen several players score from outside the box in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Whether it is a rocket volley that flew past everyone or an errant strike that took a wicked deflection and fooled the goalkeeper, it is sure to be a cause of celebration for their supporters and neutrals alike.

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Injuries & Replacements: Full list of players ruled out

List of goals from outside the box so far

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
Sl No.PlayerCountryOpposition
1Connor MetcalfeAustraliaTurkiye
2Keito NakamuraJapanNetherlands
3Ismael SaibariMoroccoBrazil
4Alexander IsakSwedenTunisia
5Yasin AyariSwedenTunisia
6Yasin AyariSwedenTunisia
7Emam AshourEgyptBelgium
8Kylian MbappeFranceSenegal
9Lionel Messi Argentina Algeria
10Romano SchmidAustriaJordan
11Martin BaturinaCroatiaEngland
12Nathan SalibaCanadaQatar
13Matias GalarzaParaguayTurkiye
14Cody GakpoNetherlandsSweden
15Crysencio SuummervilleNetherlandsSweden
16Ayase UedaJapanTunisia
17Kevin PinaCape VerdeUruguay
18Helio VarelaCape VerdeUruguay
19Kylian MbappeFranceIraq
20Nuno MendesPortugalUzbekistan
21Kerim AlajbegovicBosnia & HerzegovinaQatar
22Wilson IsidorHaitiMorocco
23Nilson AnguloEcuadorGermany
24Anthony ElangaSwedenJapan
25Sebastian BerhalterUSATurkiye
26Ousmane DembeleFranceNorway
27Pape GueyeSenegalIraq
28Iliman NdiayeSenegalIraq
29Petar SucicCroatiaGhana
30Yoane WissaDR CongoUzbekistan
31Giovani Lo CelsoArgentinaJordan
32Stephen EustaquioCanadaSouth Africa
33Kaishu SanoJapanBrazil
34Malik TillmanUSABosnia & Herzegovina
35Azzedine OunahiMoroccoCanada
36Erling HaalandNorwayBrazil

How many players have scored from outside the box in FIFA World Cup 2026?

So far, 36 goals have been scored from outside the penalty area in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Sushruta Bhattacharjee
Sushruta Bhattacharjee

Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.