Lionel Messi leads all-time World Cup goal scorers as Mbappe climbs ranks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in men's World Cup history with 21 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Messi reached this milestone in his record sixth World Cup after scoring a hat trick against Algeria. Kylian Mbappe, meanwhile, is currently at 19 goals after netting 7 in this tournament, having played in 19 World Cup matches to Messi's 31. The two players are among the top goal scorers in a competitive tournament atmosphere as they both seek to enhance their legacies.
- •Messi set the record with 21 World Cup goals.
- •Mbappe has 19 goals after 19 World Cup games.
- •Both players scored heavily during the current tournament.
- •Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's match against Algeria.
- •The World Cup is showcasing top talent among all-time scorers.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Who has the most goals in World Cup history? How Mbappe ranks
"Lionel Messi stands alone as the all-time top scorer in men's World Cup history. For now.
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