Messi and Mbappé chase all-time World Cup goal record in 2026
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
As the 2026 World Cup progresses, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are looking to make history. Messi has now scored 16 World Cup goals, tying him for first place all-time following his recent hat trick against Algeria. Meanwhile, Mbappé also ranks high with 14 goals from his World Cup appearances, including a brace in his latest match against Senegal. Other notable players on the all-time list include Ronaldo with 15 goals and Gerd Müller with 14. The tournament continues, providing further opportunities for these stars to reshape the record books.
- •Messi scores hat trick against Algeria, now has 16 World Cup goals
- •Mbappé adds to his tally with 14 World Cup goals
- •Tournament features legends aiming to redefine scoring records
- •Ronaldo and Müller among other high scorers on all-time list
- •Competition ongoing, with more matches ahead for both players
- 5:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history?
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Most goals in World Cup history: Where do Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé rank among all-time goal scorers after opening games?
"Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers Lionel Messi started his 2026 World Cup campaign with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria. The trio of strikes gave him a career total of 16 World Cup goals, equalling the existing record held by Miroslav Klose. It’s reasonable to expect the Inter Miami player to set a new mark this summer but he is being chased hard by Kylian Mbappé. He scored twice in France’s opening match victory against Senegal, giving him a total of 14 goals since his competition debut eight years ago. Continue reading...
"With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, there are several current stars who could usurp the legends of the game and write their names in history over the next month.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 5:13 PMAll-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers Lionel Messi started his 2026 World Cup campaign with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria. The trio of strikes gave him a career total of 16 World Cup goals, equalling the existing record held by Miroslav Klose. It’s reasonable to expect the Inter Miami player to set a new mark this summer but he is being chased hard by Kylian Mbappé. He scored twice in France’s opening match victory against Senegal, giving him a total of 14 goals since his competition debut eight years ago. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:16 PMMost goals in World Cup history: Where do Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé rank among all-time goal scorers after opening games?
With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, there are several current stars who could usurp the legends of the game and write their names in history over the next month.
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