World Cup stats: England’s Bukayo Saka joins Enner Valencia in Golden Boot race; Harry Kane leads in assists

The 2022 World Cup got underway on Sunday with host Qatar falling to Ecuador 2-0. Enner Valencia got things going with a brace to take an unlikely lead in the race for the Golden Boot. He was joined by Bukayo Saka a day later, who scored a brace as England trounced Iran in their opening game.

Throughout the tournament we will be tracking some of the most notable stats in Qatar, including the race for the Golden Boot and leaders for assists and clean sheets. While you’re at it, sign up for our new newsletter covering the beautiful game in all its glory, including daily updates about the World Cup, here.

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World Cup statistics

Player stats (leaderboard)

Goals

Bukayo Saka

ENG • M • #17

Goals2

Mehdi Taremi

IRN • F • #9

Goals2

Enner Valencia

ECU • F • #13

Goals2

Assists

Harry Kane

ENG • F • #9

Assists2

Clean sheets

Hernan Galindez

ECU • GK • #1

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