2026 World Cup qualifiers: check out the standout performers | OneFootball

As the South American Qualifiers reach the decisive stage this early September, with the final two rounds that will determine the last qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the team that will compete in the playoffs. This will be the chance for players to shine and compete for the leadership of individual statistics.

Brazilian Highlights

In Brazil, the midfielder Raphinha is the individual standout, appearing among the best in goals and shots. An interesting fact: Neymar, despite not defending the Seleção since 2023, is in third place in the list of assistants.

South American Veterans

Well-known names also shine individually in the Qualifiers. In Argentina, Lionel Messi is the offensive reference. In Colombia, the attack relies on the goals of Luis Díaz and the assists of James Rodríguez, former São Paulo.

⚽ Qualifiers Statistics – 2026 World Cup (Source: SofaScore)

🔝 Top Scorers

🇨🇴 Luis Díaz (Colombia) – 7

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 6

🇧🇴 Miguelito (Bolivia) – 6

🇧🇷 Raphinha (Brazil) – 5

🇺🇾 Darwin Núñez (Uruguay) – 5

🎯 Assists

🇨🇴 James Rodríguez (Colombia) – 5

🇻🇪 Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) – 4

🇺🇾 Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay) – 4

🇧🇷 Neymar (Brazil) – 3

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 3

🏆 Goal Involvements

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 9

🇨🇴 Luis Díaz (Colombia) – 8

🇧🇷 Raphinha (Brazil) – 7

🇺🇾 Darwin Núñez (Uruguay) – 7

🇪🇨 Enner Valencia (Ecuador) – 7

🥅 Shots per game

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 3.5

🇨🇴 Luis Díaz (Colombia) – 3.3

🇧🇴 Ramiro Vaca (Bolivia) – 3.2

🇪🇨 Enner Valencia (Ecuador) – 2.7

🇧🇷 Raphinha (Brazil) – 2.6

✨ Big chances created

🇨🇴 James Rodríguez (Colombia) – 10

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 5

🇦🇷 Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) – 5

🇨🇴 Jhon Arias (Colombia) – 4

🇻🇪 Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) – 4

👟 Successful dribbles per game

🇨🇴 Luis Díaz (Colombia) – 2.7 (45%)

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 2.5 (59%)

🇧🇷 Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) – 2.1 (40%)

🇵🇾 Julio Enciso (Paraguay) – 1.9 (53%)

🇺🇾 Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay) – 1.8 (51%)

🛡️ Tackles per game

🇺🇾 Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay) – 3.9

🇵🇾 Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) – 3.8

🇵🇾 Juan Cáceres (Paraguay) – 3.3

🇵🇾 Diego Gómez (Paraguay) – 3.1

🇻🇪 José Martínez (Venezuela) – 2.9

🧤 Saves per game (goalkeepers)

🇧🇴 Guillermo Viscarra (Bolivia) – 4.2

🇵🇪 Pedro Gallese (Peru) – 3.3

🇨🇱 Brayan Cortés (Chile) – 3.1

🇻🇪 Rafael Romo (Venezuela) – 2.9

🇨🇴 Camilo Vargas (Colombia) – 2.8.

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