Softfootball gathered that as of Friday, 3 July 2026, Africa’s all‑time FIFA World Cup scoring chart has shifted again after Ismaïla Sarr reached five goals, matching Roger Milla as the second‑highest African scorer in tournament history.
Sarr’s latest strike came during Belgium’s dramatic comeback win over Senegal, a match that eliminated the Teranga Lions in a 2026 World Cup thriller.
Below is the updated list of Africa’s top seven World Cup scorers:
- Asamoah Gyan — Ghana — 6 goals
- Roger Milla — Cameroon — 5 goals
- Ismaïla Sarr — Senegal — 5 goals
- Ahmed Musa — Nigeria — 4 goals
- Youssef En‑Nesyri — Morocco — 3 goals
- Samuel Eto’o — Cameroon — 3 goals
- André Ayew — Ghana — 3 goals
Sarr’s rise into Africa’s top tier of World Cup scorers highlights both his consistency and Senegal’s growing presence on football’s biggest stage.
