How PSG’s World Cup heroes rewrote history on Sunday in New Jersey

Spain's triumph over Argentina at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday provided the decisive climax of the 2026 World Cup, and highlighted the impact of PSG’s contingent, most notably Fabian Ruiz, who became the fifth player of the 21st century to claim both the World Cup and the Champions League in the same season.

Fabian Ruiz, 30, lifted the trophy for Spain and secured his place as the fifth player of the 21st century to win both the World Cup and the Champions League in the same season. The former Napoli midfielder is the only PSG player to have achieved a World Cup victory.

PSG entered the tournament with 16 representatives spread across nine national teams, making the French club the third most represented side overall. Many of those players have developed under the guidance of Luis Enrique, who currently manages the Spanish national team.

A total of nine PSG players – Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, João Neves, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye and Fabian Ruiz – scored at least one goal in America, giving the club a record tally that exceeds any other team by at least two goals in a single World Cup.

All three French attackers in the PSG squad – Barcola, Doué and Dembélé – left a distinct imprint on the tournament. Their combined output accounted for a significant share of the club’s goal contributions.

Barcola recorded four direct goal contributions, netting three times and providing one assist, including a goal against Senegal just two minutes after entering the field. His swift impact underscored the depth of PSG’s attacking options.

Doué found the net against Norway, earned a decisive penalty in the match versus Paraguay, and set up Kylian Mbappé’s opening goal against Morocco. These moments highlighted his versatility in front of goal.

Dembélé delivered a hat‑trick against Norway and finished the competition with eight goal contributions – six goals and two assists – cementing his status as PSG’s most prolific scorer at the tournament. His performance topped the club’s individual tallies.

By amassing the highest number of goals by any club in a single World Cup, PSG’s back‑to‑back Champions League winners set a new tournament record, underscoring the French side’s influence on the global game. The record further emphasizes the depth of talent cultivated at the Parisian outfit.