The 2026 World Cup has reached a unique milestone: goalscorers whose surnames cover all 26 letters of the English alphabet. This unprecedented feat was achieved during the group stage, with goals from Egypt's Trezeguet and Mostafa Zico being the final entries to complete the list.
Prior to this tournament, no World Cup had ever seen players whose surnames started with every letter of the alphabet. The 2018 World Cup came the closest, with only the letter 'Y' missing from its goalscorer alphabet.
The completion of the alphabet signifies a diverse range of nationalities and players contributing to the tournament's scoring. Among the notable goalscorers mentioned are Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, whose goals have added to the extensive tally. Harry Kane also contributed with a penalty shot.
More than 100 goals have already been scored in the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament still in progress. The achievement of a goalscorer for every letter highlights the global reach and varied talent pool participating in this edition of the event.