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Peter Fitzpatrick·26 June 2026
FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 1️⃣4️⃣🔥 at FIFA World Cup 26™

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Peter Fitzpatrick·26 June 2026

It is time to dive into the top performers from the FIFA Power Rankings - powered by Aramco.
Attacking Score: Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi recorded the game's highest Attacking Score of 8.5 after he bagged an excellent goal that ensured all three points for Switzerland.
Creativity Score: Nathan Saliba
Nathan Saliba scored 8.9 for his Creativity Score after providing a smart assist for Canada's only goal of the game.
Defending Score: Ricardo Rodriguez
With 14 forced turnovers, four aerial duels won and a Defending Score of 7.4, Ricardo Rodriguez enjoyed a stellar afternoon.
Attacking Score: Kerim Alajbegović
Kerim Alajbegović scored the opening goal of the game but also completed 14 ball progressions and 11 take-ons.
No wonder then, that he received an Attacking Score of 8.7 for this match.
Creativity Score: Akram Afif
Akram Afif was the game's main creator, completing 12 progressive passes and five defensive unit line breaks.
It earned the Qatari a Creativity Score of 7.9 for this match.
Defending Score: Sead Kolašinac
With a Defending Score of 7.8, Sead Kolašinac impressed in the backline and was a key component in Bosnia and Herzegovina coming away from the game with a win.
Attacking Score: Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi produced an outstanding attacking display, producing three attempts at goal from open play and scoring one.
Hakimi ended the game with an Attacking Score of 9.4 for this match.
Creativity Score: Achraf Hakimi
Hakimi wasn't just the best attacking player, he also topped the creativity charts with a Creativity Score of 8.0.
Defending Score: Chadi Riad
With nine possession regains, three clearances won and one block, Chadi Riad earned himself a Defending Score of 7.0.
Attacking Score: Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior was Brazil's most dangerous player going forward, scoring two goals and completing eight take-ons.
The Real Madrid man earned himself an Attacking Score of 8.8.
Creativity Score: Bruno Guimarães
Bruno Guimarães received a Creativity Score of 7.4 thanks to two assists and six progressive passes.
Defending Score: Casemiro
Casemiro provided Brazil's defensive platform with four blocks, seven forced turnovers and a Defending Score of 7.9.
Attacking Score: Mateo Chávez
Mateo Chávez scored the opening goal of the game to help Mexico keep up their perfect record at this World Cup™.
It earned Chávez an Attacking Score of 8.6 for this match.
Creativity Score: Roberto Alvarado
With 10 progressive passes and one assist, Roberto Alvarado was the game's most creative player, earning a Creativity Score of 8.1 for this match.
Defending Score: César Montes
His eight possession regains and one interception earned him a Defending Score of 7.7.
Attacking Score: Thapelo Maseko
Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the game as South Africa reached the Round of 32.
It earned Maseko an Attacking Score of 9.2 for this match.
Creativity Score: Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng was key to South Africa's ability to progress the ball, completing six progressive passes and ending the game in second place in the pass threat ranking.
All that saw Mofokeng receive a Creativity Score of 7.3 for this match.
Defending Score: Lee Gi-hyuk
Korea Republic defender Lee Gi-hyuk was a colossus at the back despite his side's defeat.
He won eight aerial duels, won nine possession contests and received a Defending Score of 7.4.
At the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA launched a new individual player ranking system based on data collected during matches. The FIFA Power Rankings provide objective, data-driven insight into player performance.
All outfield players will receive a score between 0-10 in three categories (attacking, creativity and defending). Goalkeepers will be scored in two categories: in possession and defending the goal. A ‘Power Ranking Classification’ will be produced after each match round, showing the top 100 players in each category. The Power Ranking is considered as a measure of match and tournament performance: each player receives a score for each match and for their overall performance in the tournament.







































