List of all goals scored from outside the box at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far ft. Lionel Messi
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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.
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List of goals from outside the box so far
| Sl No. | Player | Country | Opposition |
| 1 | Connor Metcalfe | Australia | Turkiye |
| 2 | Keito Nakamura | Japan | Netherlands |
| 3 | Ismael Saibari | Morocco | Brazil |
| 4 | Alexander Isak | Sweden | Tunisia |
| 5 | Yasin Ayari | Sweden | Tunisia |
| 6 | Yasin Ayari | Sweden | Tunisia |
| 7 | Emam Ashour | Egypt | Belgium |
| 8 | Kylian Mbappe | France | Senegal |
| 9 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | Algeria |
How many players have scored from outside the box in FIFA World Cup 2026?
So far, nine players have found the net with strikes from outside the penalty area.
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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.