2026 World Cup Ratings: Arab stars outshine Cristiano Ronaldo
Analytical platform WhoScored has released its 2026 World Cup player rankings, with Cristiano Ronaldo falling behind several stars from Morocco and Egypt.
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The 2026 World Cup campaign for Cristiano Ronaldo concluded with disappointment, as the Portugal captain failed to break into the top tier of the tournament's performers according to WhoScored data. Despite scoring three goals, his overall impact was deemed insufficient compared to several stars representing Arab nations.
Ronaldo's rating was hampered by lackluster performances during the group stage against Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finishing with a rating of 6.94, he was surpassed by six Arab players who provided higher technical contributions and greater overall impact for their respective countries.
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi led the contingent, ranking 22nd globally with a 7.46 rating. The Egyptian duo of goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier, noted for his penalty saves, and captain Mohamed Salah also secured higher placements in the analytical rankings.
Other notable mentions included Azzedine Ounahi, Ismael Saibari, and Nayef Aguerd. Aguerd matched Ronaldo's 6.94 rating but edged ahead in the rankings due to his team's deeper progression in the tournament and his superior total playing time.