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Klose anticipates Messi and Mbappe breaking his World Cup goals record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Klose anticipates Messi and Mbappe breaking his World Cup goals record

Summary

Miroslav Klose expressed confidence that his World Cup scoring record of 16 goals will be surpassed in the 2026 tournament. Klose believes the expanded format with more matches provides increased scoring opportunities, and he specifically hopes Lionel Messi achieves the milestone. Klose, who now coaches Nuremberg, previously broke a record set by Ronaldo Nazario in 2014 during the World Cup in Brazil. He shared a personal connection with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, emphasizing his admiration for Messi.

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By the Numbers

•Klose scored 16 goals in World Cup history.
•He currently coaches Nuremberg.
•The 2026 World Cup format allows for more matches.
•Klose hopes Messi breaks his record.
•Klose and Scaloni have a friendship from their Lazio days.

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I would love Messi to do it’ – Lazio legend Klose on his World Cup record being broken

What they're saying

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Miroslav Klose has admitted he expects his all-time World Cup goalscoring record to fall during the 2026 tournament, with both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe well placed to surpass his mark of 16 goal...
— Yahoo Sports

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