TOPSHOT - Ivory Coast's forward #15 Amad Diallo celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute winner against Ecuador made him the Ivory Coast’s youngest-ever scorer at the tournament. PETER AKINBO highlights other record-holders across the continent. It is also worth noting that Cape Verde are yet to feature on this list after failing to find the back of the net in their debut against Spain on Monday and Zaire/DR Congo have never scored at a Mundial
Algeria — Salah Assad
Salah Assad holds the distinction of being Algeria’s youngest World Cup scorer.
The forward was 23 years and 278 days old when he netted twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chile at the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
