Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga have scored goals for their countries at the World Cup. The Premier League has a total of 182 players in the tournament, with 154 from Premier League clubs.

What's behind the Premier League's success?

The English top flight's influence has not merely been measured by representation, but also by the decisive moments its players have delivered.

How have Newcastle United players performed?

Wissa has scored three goals for DR Congo, while Elanga has scored two for Sweden, contributing to Newcastle United's total of five goals in the tournament.

What are the standings?

The Premier League clubs ranked by World Cup goals are: | Club | Goals | | --- | --- | | Crystal Palace | 7 | | Sunderland | 7 | | Arsenal | 5 | | Manchester United | 5 | | Newcastle United | 5 |

As of 29 Jun 2026, Newcastle United is 12th in the Premier League with 49 points, having scored 53 goals and conceded 55. The team is 36 points behind leaders Arsenal. Recent form has been LWDWL.

What's next for Newcastle United?

The team will look to build on its current form and climb the Premier League table, with the World Cup providing a welcome break for some players