FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 1️⃣6️⃣🔥 at FIFA World Cup 26™ | OneFootball

The FIFA World Cup 26™ action produced plenty of drama once more on an exciting Matchday 16.

It is time to dive into the top performers from the FIFA Power Rankings - powered by Aramco.

Group I

Norway 1-4 France

Attacking Score: Ousmane Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé secured the game's highest attacking score of 8.46 thanks to his impressive first-half hat-trick.

Creativity Score: Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé scored 8.58 for creativity after providing two assists and setting up numerous opportunities for his teammates.

Defending Score: Dayot Upamecano

Dayot Upamecano finished as the game's highest-rated defender with a score of 7.43 thanks to his dominance in duels and a series of crucial blocks.

Group I

Senegal 5-0 Iraq

Attacking Score: Pape Gueye

With two goals from six open-play attempts, Pape Gueye finished as the game's highest-rated attacker with a score of 8.44.

Creativity Score: Pape Gueye

Gueye also led the creativity rankings with an impressive 8.06 after registering an assist and posing a constant threat to the Iraq defence.

Defending Score: Idrissa Gana Gueye

Idrissa Gana Gueye finished as the highest-ranked defensive performer with a score of 7.75 after repeatedly disrupting Iraq's attacks and playing a key role in Senegal regaining possession.

Group H

Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Attacking Score: Willy Semedo

Despite the goalless draw, Willy Semedo was Cabo Verde's strongest attacking outlet, ranking highest for open-play shots, ball progressions and take-ons to earn an overall score of 6.06.

Creativity Score: Ryan Mendes

Ryan Mendes was awarded an impressive creative score of 7.54 for his progressive passing and moments of quality in wide areas.

Defending Score: João Paulo

João Paulo was recognised for his defensive output with a score of 7.97 as he helped provide a solid foundation and secure a clean sheet.

Group H

Uruguay 0-1 Spain

Attacking Score: Álex Baena

Álex Baena was awarded the highest attacking score of 8.24 after scoring the only goal of the match and proving decisive in the final third.

Creativity Score: Maxi Araújo

Despite the defeat, Uruguay's Maxi Araújo was given the game's highest creativity score of 7.48 after proving to be their most effective outlet going forward.

Defending Score: Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte was ranked with the highest defensive score of 8.08 as he was key to Spain keeping a clean sheet through his dominance in aerial and ground duels.

Group G

Egypt 1-1 Iran

Attacking Score: Mahmoud Saber

Egypt's Mahmoud Saber ranked first in the game for attacking impact with a score of 8.45 after scoring the first-half goal that gave his side the lead.

Creativity Score: Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah was given the game's highest creativity score of 7.45 as he was Egypt's biggest threat through his progressive passing and chance creation.

Defending Score: Yasser Ibrahim

With three blocks and three clearances, Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim earned the game's highest defensive score of 7.47.

Group G

New Zealand 1-5 Belgium

Attacking Score: Leandro Trossard

Leandro Trossard recorded the game's highest attacking score of 8.30 thanks to his two non-penalty goals and high shot volume.

Creativity Score: Kevin De Bruyne

To little surprise, creative master Kevin De Bruyne led the way in the rankings with a score of 7.63 as he was often at the heart of Belgium's attacking play and chance creation.

Defending Score: Charles De Ketelaere

Charles De Ketelaere was awarded the game's highest defensive score of 7.28 owing to his forced turnovers, blocks, tackles and dominance in aerial duels.

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.