Crystal Palace and Sunderland have emerged as the Premier League's top goal-producing clubs at the FIFA World Cup 2026, surpassing heavyweights Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United after the group stage concluded.

Players from both clubs have combined for seven goals apiece in North America — a tally bettered only by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among clubs worldwide.

Premier League dominance on the global stage

The scale of the Premier League's footprint at this tournament is striking. A total of 182 players connected to Premier League clubs — including returning loanees and players already signed for the 2026-27 season — were selected, more than any other domestic league. Counting only those registered with Premier League sides at the end of last season still yields an unrivalled figure of 154.

Goals have flowed from across the table, with title challengers, European hopefuls, and mid-table clubs all contributing decisive moments.

Crystal Palace's seven goals from three players

Ismaila Sarr has been Palace's standout performer, scoring three times for Senegal. Daichi Kamada added two for Japan, and Daniel Munoz contributed two for Colombia to complete the Eagles' haul.

The result underlines Crystal Palace's growing international stature. The club lifted the FA Cup in 2024-25 — the first major trophy in their history — before adding Uefa Europa Conference League glory the following season. New head coach Pierre Sage now oversees a squad whose reach extends far beyond Selhurst Park.

Sunderland's remarkable return

That Sunderland match Palace's seven-goal tally is perhaps the tournament's most unexpected club story. Back in the Premier League after an eight-year absence, the Black Cats finished seventh in 2025-26 and have made an immediate impression on the international stage.

Brian Brobbey led the charge with three goals for the Netherlands. Granit Xhaka (Switzerland), Habib Diarra (Senegal), Wilson Isidor (Haiti), and Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) each netted once to bring Sunderland's total to seven — shared across five players.

The chasing pack

Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are tied on five goals each. Kai Havertz (Germany) and Leandro Trossard (Belgium) have both scored twice for Arsenal, with Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden) adding a fifth. Matheus Cunha has three goals for Brazil for Manchester United, with Marcus Rashford (England) and Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) also on the scoresheet. Newcastle United's tally comes from Yoane Wissa's three goals for DR Congo and Anthony Elanga's two for Sweden.

Liverpool and Manchester City follow with four goals each. Cody Gakpo (two goals), Alexander Isak, and Virgil van Dijk account for Liverpool's share, while Erling Haaland has scored all four of Manchester City's goals — single-handedly — for Norway.

Elsewhere, Wolverhampton Wanderers have one apiece from Ladislav Krejci (Czech Republic), Raul Jimenez (Mexico), and Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria). Brighton & Hove Albion's Yasin Ayari (Sweden) and West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) have both scored twice. Aston Villa's John McGinn (Scotland), Everton's Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal), and Tottenham Hotspur's Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands) have each found the net once.

Premier League's leading World Cup scorers

4 goals: Erling Haaland (Manchester City / Norway)

3 goals: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland / Netherlands), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace / Senegal), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United / Brazil), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United / DR Congo)

2 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)