Sports News Report
Sport: SoccerCountry: FranceCategory: Playoffs

Messi and Mbappe aim for World Cup scoring record as matches progress

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:19 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Messi and Mbappe aim for World Cup scoring record as matches progress
Summary

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are set to feature prominently as Argentina faces Austria and France plays Iraq during the World Cup matches today. Messi is poised to break Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record, having already scored 16 goals. Meanwhile, Mbappe aims to catch up after netting two goals in France's opener against Senegal. Other matches today include Norway taking on Senegal and Jordan playing Algeria, both of which have implications for advancing in the tournament. The matches are currently ongoing, with significant goals expected from the superstars.

Source Links
CBS Sports
Key Details
  • •Messi seeks to surpass Klose's scoring record during Argentina vs. Austria.
  • •Mbappe aims to increase his tally against Iraq after scoring twice against Senegal.
  • •Norway faces Senegal, while Jordan meets Algeria in other ongoing matches.
  • •Each superstar's performance could influence their teams' progression in the tournament.
Latest Updates
  • 12:19 PMCBS Sports — Superstar Monday at the World Cup: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe chase record with Argentina, France in action
What they're saying
"

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe look to rewrite the history books as the race for the World Cup's all-time scoring record takes center stage

Related Teams & Leagues
Soccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days