With a double against Austria, the Real Sociedad striker has increased his total goals at the 2026 World Cup to 4, surpassing Vinicius and only one goal behind Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. In the scoring chart, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are leading with 6 goals.
Compared to the stars mentioned above, Oyarzabal is not a name that receives much attention before the tournament. However, the 28-year-old striker is becoming an important link in the operating system of the Spanish national team under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Notably, both goals against Austria came from Marc Cucurella's assists. The good coordination between the two players shows that Oyarzabal is always placed in favorable positions to finish and is making very effective use of the opportunities created.
Not only Cucurella, the Spanish midfield also possesses many creative players such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dani Olmo or Alex Baena. Previously, Yamal also assisted Oyarzabal to score in the group stage.
Spain's ball control style and ability to create continuous opportunities help Oyarzabal have more conditions to increase his scoring record. If "La Roja" continues to go deep at the 2026 World Cup, the Real Sociedad striker will have more opportunities to improve his position in the top scorer race.
Although still having to compete with top candidates such as Mbappe, Messi, Kane or Haaland, stable form and the ability to seize opportunities are turning Oyarzabal into one of the most notable faces in the scoring race at the 2026 World Cup.
