Messi and Mbappé prioritize team success over personal scoring race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé continue to lead the goal-scoring charts in the ongoing 2026 World Cup, with Messi holding a slight advantage with five goals over Mbappé's four. Both players have expressed their commitment to team success, emphasizing the importance of collaboration despite their individual goal pursuits. Messi recently scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory against Austria, while Mbappé added two goals in France's 3-0 win against Iraq. The expanded tournament format has allowed more opportunities for forwards, which has contributed to their scoring prowess. Messi aims for a back-to-back title, stressing teamwork. The two stars may be on track for a historical competition as they chase the Golden Boot.
- •Messi leads with five goals, Mbappé follows with four in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Messi scored twice in a win over Austria; Mbappé netted two in France's victory against Iraq.
- •Both players stress team success over personal accolades.
- •The expanded tournament format has increased scoring opportunities for strikers.
- •Messi aims for a second consecutive World Cup title.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Messi and Mbappé say team comes first despite personal goals battle
"In the 2022 World Cup final, France's Kylian Mbappé outshone Lionel Messi with a hat-trick to end up as tournament top scorer, but it was still the Argentina maestro lifting the trophy. Four years on and the pair are at it again, playing a game between themselves for the World Cup Golden Boot and possibly ultimate glory.
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