Sunderland and Crystal Palace have scored 7 goals in the World Cup so far.

What's behind this surge?

Sunderland's players have contributed to this unexpected challenge to Real Madrid and PSG.

How do the numbers stack up?

| Team | Goals | | --- | --- | | Real Madrid | 11 | | PSG | 10 | | Sunderland | 7 | | Crystal Palace | 7 | As of June 30, 2026, Sunderland stands 7th in the Premier League with 54 points.

What's the current context?

Sunderland's recent form has been impressive, with 4 wins in their last 5 games. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Chelsea on May 24, 2026. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th | | Goals this season | 42 scored, 48 conceded | | Title race | 41 points behind leaders Coventry | | Last result | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea | | Recent form | 4W-1D-0L | Sunderland's performance in the World Cup goal charts is a notable achievement, given their domestic standing.