Premier League Clubs Lead World Cup Goal Scoring
Brian Brobbey celebrates after scoring for the Netherlands during their 5-0 group-stage victory over Sweden.
Crystal Palace and Sunderland have emerged as the Premier League clubs with the highest number of goals scored at the World Cup following the group stage, underscoring the extensive international talent now present across England's top division.
Players from both clubs have collectively scored seven goals in the tournament held in North America, placing them ahead of established Premier League giants such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United.
Globally, only Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have had more players score goals during the World Cup to date.
This reflects a broader trend of Premier League dominance. A total of 182 players affiliated with Premier League clubs—including returning loanees and those already signed for the 2026-27 season—were selected for the tournament, a figure significantly higher than any other domestic league.
Even when limiting the count to players who were registered with Premier League clubs at the end of last season, the total remains unmatched at 154.
The Premier League's impact extends beyond mere representation. Its players have consistently contributed key moments, with goals coming from representatives of title contenders, European hopefuls, and mid-table teams alike.
Crystal Palace's International Goal Scorers
Crystal Palace's seven goals have been scored by three players. Ismaila Sarr has netted three times for Senegal, Daichi Kamada has scored twice for Japan, and Daniel Munoz has also scored twice for Colombia.
This goal tally highlights Crystal Palace's growing international stature following successive landmark seasons. The Eagles secured the FA Cup in the 2024-25 season—the club's first major trophy—and followed this achievement with victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League the following year. New head coach Pierre Sage now leads a squad whose influence extends well beyond Selhurst Park.
Sunderland's Unexpected World Cup Impact
Sunderland matching Crystal Palace's seven-goal total represents perhaps the tournament's biggest club surprise. After an eight-year absence, the Black Cats returned to the Premier League and finished seventh in the 2025-26 season, quickly establishing themselves on the international stage.
Brian Brobbey has been the leading scorer for Sunderland with three goals for the Netherlands. Additionally, Granit Xhaka (Switzerland), Habib Diarra (Senegal), Wilson Isidor (Haiti), and Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) have each scored, contributing to Sunderland's total of seven goals from five players.
"If this place had a roof it would have gone!" - Angulo equalises for Ecuador
Other Premier League Clubs' Contributions
Three clubs are tied next with five goals each.
Arsenal's goals have come from Kai Havertz (Germany) and Leandro Trossard (Belgium), who have both scored twice, along with Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden).
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha has scored three goals for Brazil, while Marcus Rashford (England) and Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) have also contributed to the tally.
Newcastle United completes the trio with Yoane Wissa scoring three goals for DR Congo and Anthony Elanga netting twice for Sweden.
Liverpool and Manchester City follow with four goals each.
Liverpool's goals have been scored by Cody Gakpo (two goals for the Netherlands), Alexander Isak (Sweden), and Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands). Manchester City's four goals have all been scored by Erling Haaland for Norway.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have had Ladislav Krejci (Czech Republic), Raul Jimenez (Mexico), and Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria) each score once.
Brighton's Yasin Ayari (Sweden) and West Ham's Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) have both scored twice, while Aston Villa's John McGinn (Scotland), Everton's Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal), and Tottenham Hotspur's Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands) have each contributed one goal.
Premier League Clubs Ranked by World Cup Goals
- 5 goals: Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United
- 2 goals: Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United
- 1 goal: Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League's Leading World Cup Scorers
- Four goals: Erling Haaland (Manchester City/Norway)
- Three goals: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland/Netherlands), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace/Senegal), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United/Brazil), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United/DR Congo)
- Two goals: Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United/Sweden), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool/Netherlands), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United/Netherlands), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace/Japan), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace/Colombia), Kai Havertz (Arsenal/Germany), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal/Belgium), Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion/Sweden)
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