FIFA World Cup 2018 group stage stats: Top scorers, most clean sheets, assists and other records

Here are some interesting statistics from the group stages as the Russian World Cup prepares for the knock-out rounds.
FIFA World Cup 2018 completed the group stages on Thursday with half the sides packing bags back home while 16 others prepare for the knock-out rounds. Here are some interesting statistics from the group stages in Russia. (Images | AP, AFP)
FIFA World Cup 2018 completed the group stages on Thursday with half the sides packing bags back home while 16 others prepare for the knock-out rounds. Here are some interesting statistics from the group stages in Russia. (Images | AP, AFP)
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TOP SCORERS: 1) Harry Kane (England; 5 Goals): The England captain has scored the most number of goals in the tournament so far with 5 goals. The Tottenham striker has also got a 100 Shot Accuracy in the tournament. Kane's kitty include a hat-trick against Panama and a brace against Tunisia. (Photo | AP)
TOP SCORERS: 1) Harry Kane (England; 5 Goals): The England captain has scored the most number of goals in the tournament so far with 5 goals. The Tottenham striker has also got a 100 Shot Accuracy in the tournament. Kane's kitty include a hat-trick against Panama and a brace against Tunisia. (Photo | AP)
2) Romelu Lukaku (Belgium; 4 Goals): Lukaku sphereheads the unassailable Beligian attack in Russia and would have put up serious competition for Kane if he was not substituted by manager Martinez early in the second half against Tunisia. The striker has made it public that he isn't gonna stop before becoming the 'very best in business,' and as it looks of now, he is very much in course. (Photo | AP)
2) Romelu Lukaku (Belgium; 4 Goals): Lukaku sphereheads the unassailable Beligian attack in Russia and would have put up serious competition for Kane if he was not substituted by manager Martinez early in the second half against Tunisia. The striker has made it public that he isn't gonna stop before becoming the 'very best in business,' and as it looks of now, he is very much in course. (Photo | AP)
3) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal; 4 Goals): The Real Madrid superstar could have equalled his English counterpart if the spot-kick against Iran in the last group clash wasn't wasted. Ronaldo started his World Cup campaign with a scintillating hat-trick against Sapin in the opening fixture, and scored another against Morocco. (Photo | AP)
3) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal; 4 Goals): The Real Madrid superstar could have equalled his English counterpart if the spot-kick against Iran in the last group clash wasn't wasted. Ronaldo started his World Cup campaign with a scintillating hat-trick against Sapin in the opening fixture, and scored another against Morocco. (Photo | AP)
MOST ASSISTS: Four players are tied at the top of the most assists table with two assists each. Uruguay’s Carlos Sanchez has been instrumental in setting-up opportunities for his teammates in the attacking-third. His service has lifted Uruguay to the rare band of teams who have tasted triumph in all three group matches. (Photo | AP)
MOST ASSISTS: Four players are tied at the top of the most assists table with two assists each. Uruguay’s Carlos Sanchez has been instrumental in setting-up opportunities for his teammates in the attacking-third. His service has lifted Uruguay to the rare band of teams who have tasted triumph in all three group matches. (Photo | AP)
2) James Rodriguez (Colombia): After playing a cameo role for 10-man Colombia in a 2-1 opening defeat to Japan due to a calf injury niggle, Rodriguez returned to the fray for a decisive performance in their 3-0 win over Poland. But the influential playmaker limped off injured during the 1-0 win over Senegal that secured the South Americans' place in the World Cup last 16. (Photo | AP)
2) James Rodriguez (Colombia): After playing a cameo role for 10-man Colombia in a 2-1 opening defeat to Japan due to a calf injury niggle, Rodriguez returned to the fray for a decisive performance in their 3-0 win over Poland. But the influential playmaker limped off injured during the 1-0 win over Senegal that secured the South Americans' place in the World Cup last 16. (Photo | AP)
3) Aleksandr Golovin (Russia): The host country's central midfielder has been in the radar of top European clubs for some time, and his good show in the World Cup have almost sealed him a deal at Chelsea. (Photo | AP)
3) Aleksandr Golovin (Russia): The host country's central midfielder has been in the radar of top European clubs for some time, and his good show in the World Cup have almost sealed him a deal at Chelsea. (Photo | AP)
4)  Viktor Claesson (Sweden): Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 in Ekaterinburg, with Germany losing 2-0 to South Korea 2,892.6 miles away in Kazan, as the 2014 champions became the fourth holders in five World Cups to crash out at the group stage, and Claesson's (seen in yellow jersey) service was unavaoidable in the Scandinavians' advancement to the knock-out rounds. (Photo | AP)
4) Viktor Claesson (Sweden): Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 in Ekaterinburg, with Germany losing 2-0 to South Korea 2,892.6 miles away in Kazan, as the 2014 champions became the fourth holders in five World Cups to crash out at the group stage, and Claesson's (seen in yellow jersey) service was unavaoidable in the Scandinavians' advancement to the knock-out rounds. (Photo | AP)
MOST CLEAN SHEETS: 1) Fernando Muslera (Uruguay; 3): The only shotstopper to have maintained clean sheet in all the three outings in the Russian World Cup so far, the 32-year-old will be looking to better his performance in South Africa where the South Americans entered the final-four. (Photo | AP)
MOST CLEAN SHEETS: 1) Fernando Muslera (Uruguay; 3): The only shotstopper to have maintained clean sheet in all the three outings in the Russian World Cup so far, the 32-year-old will be looking to better his performance in South Africa where the South Americans entered the final-four. (Photo | AP)
2) Danijel Subasic (Croatia; 2):  While some big-name goalkeepers have stood out for their mistakes at the World Cup, Danijel Subasic is quietly making a name for himself with Croatia. He has yet to concede a goal, keeping clean sheets when Croatia won its opening two group matches against Nigeria and Argentina. He was rested for the last group game, which Croatia won 2-1 against Iceland to finish top. (Photo | AP)
2) Danijel Subasic (Croatia; 2): While some big-name goalkeepers have stood out for their mistakes at the World Cup, Danijel Subasic is quietly making a name for himself with Croatia. He has yet to concede a goal, keeping clean sheets when Croatia won its opening two group matches against Nigeria and Argentina. He was rested for the last group game, which Croatia won 2-1 against Iceland to finish top. (Photo | AP)
Sweden’s Robin Olsen and Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel are also tied in the second spot with Subasic with two clean sheets each. (Photos | AP,AFP)
Sweden’s Robin Olsen and Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel are also tied in the second spot with Subasic with two clean sheets each. (Photos | AP,AFP)
MOST GOALS SCORED: 1) Belgium (9): A brilliant strike by Adnan Januzaj lit up an otherwise insipid clash as Belgium beat England 1-0 to secure top spot in World Cup Group G in Kaliningrad on Thursday. In fact that very goal seperated the 'Red Devils' from their English group-rivals as the decider took their total tally to 9 - one more than the Three Lions. (Photo | AP)
MOST GOALS SCORED: 1) Belgium (9): A brilliant strike by Adnan Januzaj lit up an otherwise insipid clash as Belgium beat England 1-0 to secure top spot in World Cup Group G in Kaliningrad on Thursday. In fact that very goal seperated the 'Red Devils' from their English group-rivals as the decider took their total tally to 9 - one more than the Three Lions. (Photo | AP)
2) England (8): With the ever-hungry Harry Kane upfront, Southgate's team rout Panama 6-1 and added another three against Tunisia. The Colombian defense will have a tough night when tey take on the sharp and swift English attackers when they meet in the round of 16 match on 3 July. (Photo | AP)
2) England (8): With the ever-hungry Harry Kane upfront, Southgate's team rout Panama 6-1 and added another three against Tunisia. The Colombian defense will have a tough night when tey take on the sharp and swift English attackers when they meet in the round of 16 match on 3 July. (Photo | AP)
3) Russia (8): The host country gave the football-world a cameo inaugural match when they crushed Saudi Arabia 5 goals to nil. Written off as no-hopers before the World Cup, Russia head to the Volga River city of Samara for a game which will see the winner secure top spot in Group A following the elimination of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Photo | AP)
3) Russia (8): The host country gave the football-world a cameo inaugural match when they crushed Saudi Arabia 5 goals to nil. Written off as no-hopers before the World Cup, Russia head to the Volga River city of Samara for a game which will see the winner secure top spot in Group A following the elimination of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Photo | AP)
MOST GOALS CONCEDED: Panama (9): Panama lost all three of its matches in its World Cup debut and then its coach took offense when it was suggested that the team was the worst at the tournament. The Central American team closed out its time in Russia with a 2-1 loss to Tunisia on Thursday. Egypt was the only other team to lose all three of its games. But Panama's minus-nine goal difference was the worst at a World Cup among teams with zero points since North Korea's minus-11 in 2010. (Photo | AP)
MOST GOALS CONCEDED: Panama (9): Panama lost all three of its matches in its World Cup debut and then its coach took offense when it was suggested that the team was the worst at the tournament. The Central American team closed out its time in Russia with a 2-1 loss to Tunisia on Thursday. Egypt was the only other team to lose all three of its games. But Panama's minus-nine goal difference was the worst at a World Cup among teams with zero points since North Korea's minus-11 in 2010. (Photo | AP)

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