Messi, Kane, Mbappe pursue World Cup records in 2026 event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The 2026 World Cup, now 10 days in, is witnessing significant records being pursued. Lionel Messi equaled Miroslav Klose's 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick against Algeria. Harry Kane matched Gary Lineker's record with 10 World Cup goals after scoring twice in England's 4-2 win over Croatia. Kylian Mbappe, with 14 goals, is positioned to challenge for the scoring record as well. Cristiano Ronaldo aims to become the first to score in six World Cups, having played in his sixth tournament and become the oldest outfield player in World Cup history at age 41. Next matches could further shift these records as the tournament continues.
- •Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, leveling with Klose's 16 World Cup goals.
- •Kane netted twice against Croatia, matching Lineker's 10 World Cup goals.
- •Mbappe is close behind with 14 goals, eyeing the scoring record.
- •Ronaldo aims to set a record for six World Cups scored in.
- •Ronaldo also becomes the oldest outfield player at 41 years old.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — The World Cup records that look set to be broken
- 1:55 PMBBC Sport — The World Cup records that look set to be broken
"The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
"The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 1:55 PMThe World Cup records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 1:55 PMThe World Cup records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
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