Three players are sharing the top of the scoring charts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently under way in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Five days into the tournament, three players are tied in first place with 2 goals each, ahead of the conclusion of the first round of the group stage.
German forward Kai Havertz of Arsenal features among the top scorers with 2 goals, both of which he netted in his side's opening match against Curaçao in Group 5, a contest that saw Germany record a commanding 7-1 victory to open their campaign.
Florian Palotai, forward for the United States national team and French club Monaco, also shone, scoring 2 goals against Paraguay in the opening match of the American side's campaign at the tournament they are co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
Sweden's Yasin Ayari of Brighton likewise struck twice against Tunisia in a match that ended in a commanding 5-1 victory for his country's side, joining the other two at the top of the scoring standings.