Ranking of the Best Goals in the 2026 World Cup Group Stage

In the first three match days of the 2026 World Cup, a total of 18 goals were scored in seven matches, and Australia shocked everyone with a win over Türkiye to close out the third match day. Below is the ranking of the best goals, updated after Australia's 2-0 win over Türkiye.

1. Gio Reyna sealed the victory with a stunning shot
   Reyna's impressive shot in the final minute ended the US team's victory over Paraguay. Reyna entered the field in the 82nd minute and after 26 passes, he used his outside foot to score a stunning goal.

2. Folarin Balogun scores a stunning goal against Paraguay
   Balogun shined with a double in the match against Paraguay, in which the second goal was a masterpiece. He beat two defenders before shooting with his left foot into the top corner of the goal.

3. Hwang equalizes in impressive fashion
   Hwang Hee-Chan came on from the bench and scored with a beautiful shot against Czechia, helping South Korea equalize after being behind.

4. Vinícius Júnior delivered a masterpiece against Morocco
   The Real Madrid star helped Brazil equalize with a powerful shot against Morocco, after receiving the ball from his teammates.

5. Saibari overcomes the Brazilian defense
   Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco with a shot over goalkeeper Alisson's head, scoring in a memorable situation.

6. Metcalfe makes Australian fans excited
   Australia's second goal helped them seal a 2-0 victory over Türkiye, with a decisive shot from the edge of the penalty area.

7. Australia scores from counter-attack
   Nestory Irankunda showed composure when scoring from a counterattack, helping Australia continue to shock the tournament.

8. Jiménez scores first goal at World Cup
   Raúl Jiménez scored the first goal of his World Cup career, scoring a header from an assist from Roberto Alvarado.

9. Czechia scores from throw-in
   Czechia had the first goal from a throw-in, surprising South Korea.

10. Balogun opens World Cup account
    Balogun's first goal in the US team's opening match was also impressive, contributing to their impressive victory.

11. Quiñones opens the tournament
    The first goal of the tournament belonged to Julián Quiñones of Mexico, opening a memorable season for this team.

12. Larin saves Canada
    Cyle Larin scored to give Canada a point in the opening match, giving hope to the home team.

13. Bosnia executed the perfect free kick
    Bosnia opened the scoring with a successful corner kick, scoring from an accurate header.

14. Paraguay scored an honorable goal against the US
    Paraguay's goal was a consolation after they were overwhelmed in the match against the United States.

15. Oh complete Korea's comeback
    Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal, helping South Korea win after being behind.

16. Paraguay's own goal
    The first own goal of the tournament gave the US the advantage.

17. Qatar shocked with equalizer
    Qatar had an unexpected equalizer from a mistake by the Swiss defender.

18. Embolo successfully took the penalty
    Embolo gave Switzerland their first goal with an accurate penalty kick.