World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 assists
Updated after every round. L. Messi leads the way with 4 assists.
| # | Player | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Messi | Argentina | 4 |
| 2 | H. Ziyech | Morocco | 4 |
| 3 | T. Kubo | Japan | 3 |
| 4 | A. Davies | Canada | 3 |
| 5 | F. Valverde | Uruguay | 2 |
| 6 | L. Díaz | Colombia | 2 |
| 7 | H. Son | South Korea | 2 |
| 8 | S. Al-Dawsari | Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| 9 | W. McKennie | United States | 2 |
| 10 | C. Ronaldo | Portugal | 1 |
| 11 | S. Giménez | Mexico | 1 |
| 12 | V. Osimhen | Nigeria | 1 |
Figures are compiled from match data on this site and recalculated after each round. Expected goals estimate the quality of the chances a player has taken.
Reading the numbers
L. Messi leads the World Cup 2026 assists standings on 4 assists for Argentina, with H. Ziyech (Morocco) level on the same figure. Third place belongs to T. Kubo on 3.
The table lists 12 players and 27 assists in total. No club manages more than one entry in the top ten, a sign of how evenly the work is spread.
An assist is the pass that directly leads to a goal, and it is the cleanest measure of creativity we have. The table rewards the final ball rather than the build-up, so a midfielder who plays the killer pass will outrank a deep-lying playmaker who starts the move. Read it alongside goals: a player high on both lists is usually the one his team cannot replace.
When comparing entries, remember that opportunity drives output. Minutes played decide how often a player can add to his tally, so a squad player with a strong per-90 rate can outrank a starter over a full season. Every figure on this page is recalculated after each round, so the order you see is the order after the most recent matchday in the World Cup 2026.
Common questions
Who has the most assists in the World Cup 2026 this season?
L. Messi of Argentina, with 4 assists.
How many players are ranked in this assists table?
12, covering 27 assists between them.
Who is second in the World Cup 2026 assists table?
H. Ziyech of Morocco on 4 assists.