Sunderland has topped the Premier League World Cup goals chart, with 7 goals scored by their players. Brian Brobbey has led the way with 3 goals for the Netherlands.

What happened at the World Cup?

Sunderland and Crystal Palace are the Premier League clubs with the most goals scored by their players at the World Cup after the group stage. Players from both clubs have combined to score 7 goals in North America.

Why it matters for Sunderland

Sunderland matching Palace's tally is perhaps the tournament's biggest club surprise. After returning to the Premier League following an 8-year absence, the Black Cats finished 7th in 2025-26. They have quickly established themselves on the international stage.

Current form

As of 30 Jun 2026, Sunderland's recent form is WWDDL, with a 4-game winning run. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Chelsea on 2026-05-24. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in Premier League, 54 pts, 14W-12D-12L from 38 games | | Goals this season | 42 scored, 48 conceded (-6 goal difference) | | Title race | 41 points behind leaders Coventry | | Recent form (last 5) | 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first) |

Sunderland's success at the World Cup is a testament to their growing talent. Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra, Wilson Isidor, and Nilson Angulo have all scored for their respective countries. Brobbey scored 7 Premier League goals in his debut season for Regis le Bris' side after arriving from Ajax. So, do you have any concerns the striker's impressive World Cup displays will lead to increased transfer interest? Will Sunderland be able to keep hold of Brobbey?