FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 2️⃣2️⃣🔥 at FIFA World Cup 26™ | OneFootball

The FIFA World Cup 26™ action produced plenty of drama once more on an exciting Matchday 22.

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

Spain 3-0 Austria

Attacking Score: Mikel Oyarzabal

Mikel Oyarzabal netted two goals to send Spain into the Round of 16.

For that, the Real Sociedad striker earned himself an Attacking Score of 8.29.

Creativity Score: Lamine Yamal

With 17 ball progressions and 22 offers in behind, Lamine Yamal was the game's creative hub.

The Spain sensation earned himself a Creativity Score of 8.31

Defending Score: Pau Cubarsí

Pau Cubarsí was solid at the back for Spain as he won three interceptions, 10 possession regains and kept a clean sheet.

It earned Cubarsí a Defending Score of 8.38.

Portugal 2-1 Croatia

Attacking Score: Gonçalo Ramos

Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal late in added time to send Portugal into the Round of 16.

It earned Ramos an Attacking Score of 8.19.

Creativity Score: Rafael Leão

With 11 ball progressions to his name, Rafael Leão was Portugal's main creative outlet.

The pacy forward earned a Creativity Score of 7.79.

Defending Score: Rúben Dias

Rúben Dias won six aerial duels and nine possession regains to secure a Defending Score of 7.37.

Switzerland 2-0 Algeria

Attacking Score: Breel Embolo

Breel Embolo changed the game as he scored the opening goal to hand Switzerland a first half lead.

It meant that Embolo received an Attacking Score of 8.01.

Creativity Score: Johan Manzambi

Johan Manzambi provided one key assist as Switzerland reached the Round of 16.

As a result, Manzambi earned a Creativity Score of 7.95.

Defending Score: Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji was the game's best defensive player earning a Defending Score of 7.36.

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.