Goalscorer Tips

Julian Alvarez has developed a reputation as a striker who raises his levels in cup competitions having scored 22 goals in 32 Champions League games for current club Atletico Madrid and Manchester City across the last three seasons. Argentina will face Algeria, Jordan and Austria in the group stages, so Alvarez could grab a few goals in the group phase and that makes him a contender to top the scoring charts.

Spain are the current favourites and seem set for a deep run at the World Cup. La Roja also have a kind draw with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia joining them in Group H. Lamine Yamal scored 16 goals in La Liga for Barcelona in 28 games and is among the contenders to top the World Cup 2026 scoring charts.

Kylian Mbappe finished last season as the top scorer in La Liga with 25 goals and he scored five goals in four games during qualifying. France are among the tournament favourites and are likely to reach the latter stages and they will face Iraq, Senegal and Norway in the group stages, so Mbappe may be able to score a few goals in the earlier rounds.

Erling Haaland had 16 goals in eight games over qualifying and enjoyed another excellent season domestically with 38 goals across all competitions. Haaland’s Norway face France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage and he could reach four goals in those three games alone.

Ange Bonny was handed a starting role against Germany, and while the Inter forward failed to make much of a goalscoring impact, the 22-year-old striker can continue to progress and there were spells when he carried a threat. Bonny looks value to find the net against Curacao.

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal and he may opt to ring the changes against eliminated side Tunisia with qualification already assured for the Dutch. However, Cody Gakpo has started both games in attack for the Oranje and scored two crucial goals either side of half-time against Sweden on Saturday. The Liverpool man was clinical against the Swedes and he looks a likely scorer against the group strugglers, whether starting or coming off the bench.

Caicedo scored his third Ecuador goal in their third group game at the 2022 World Cup, and he’s coming off his highest-scoring club campaign in European football. Caicedo has had a shot in both games at this tournament, and the two goals Germany have conceded so far have come from players in his position.

Yasin Ayari has scored two stunning goals for Sweden at this World Cup and his penchant for a long-range strike makes his a valued candidate to get on the scoresheet again this week. Changes may be at a premium in a cagey contest, but the Swedish midfielder won’t think twice about having a pop at goal should the opportunity present itself and with his confidence high.

Kylian Mbappe is targeting a second successive World Cup Golden Boot and has already notched a brace in each game so far. He had eight shots against Iraq and is now France’s all-time leading goalscorer with 60 goals in 100 caps.

Kylian Mbappe is targeting a second successive World Cup Golden Boot and has already notched a brace in each game so far. He had eight shots against Iraq and is now France’s all-time leading goalscorer with 60 goals in 100 caps.

Ismaila Sarr has been the standout performer so far, and netted two in their recent match vs Norway. He can get on the scoresheet again here.

Oyarzabal scored twice against Saudi Arabia, and he entered the tournament having found the net in six straight games for his country.

Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes is an outside contender for a goal. Lopes will come forward for set pieces and he did manage one attempt against Uruguay. He also has a respectable strike rate for Shamrock Rovers with three goals in 13 league games so far this season.

Maxim De Cuyper somehow failed to score against Iran despite having five shots for Belgium, with four of those on target. The Brighton man proved to be a useful attacking outlet for his side in that game and he looks a solid outside contender for an anytime goal.

Ange Bonny was handed a starting role against Germany, and while the Inter forward failed to make much of a goalscoring impact, the 22-year-old striker can continue to progress and there were spells when he carried a threat. Bonny looks value to find the net against Curacao.

Caicedo scored his third Ecuador goal in their third group game at the 2022 World Cup, and he’s coming off his highest-scoring club campaign in European football. Caicedo has had a shot in both games at this tournament, and the two goals Germany have conceded so far have come from players in his position.

Yasin Ayari has scored two stunning goals for Sweden at this World Cup and his penchant for a long-range strike makes his a valued candidate to get on the scoresheet again this week. Changes may be at a premium in a cagey contest, but the Swedish midfielder won’t think twice about having a pop at goal should the opportunity present itself and with his confidence high.

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal and he may opt to ring the changes against eliminated side Tunisia with qualification already assured for the Dutch. However, Cody Gakpo has started both games in attack for the Oranje and scored two crucial goals either side of half-time against Sweden on Saturday. The Liverpool man was clinical against the Swedes and he looks a likely scorer against the group strugglers, whether starting or coming off the bench.

Nestory Irankunda has scored six goals in 17 international games, many as a substitute, and he can hurt Paraguay with his powerful direct running.

Baris Alper Yilmaz has scored two goals in his last four international appearances. He could come into the starting XI as changes are expected.