Messi leads World Cup goal tally; Mbappe aims to catch up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
As of June 22, Lionel Messi stands at 5 goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading the tournament’s scoring chart. Kylian Mbappe has netted 2 goals, keeping pace in his pursuit to close the gap on Messi, who currently holds a record 18 World Cup goals. Messi's tally surpasses Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 goals in World Cup history. The competition is heating up as both players continue to contribute to their national teams, with Messi's performance bolstering Argentina and Mbappe's pivotal role for France. The tournament progresses, with several matches still to play, impacting the overall goals standings.
- •Messi has scored 5 goals in the 2026 World Cup so far.
- •Mbappe sits at 2 goals after one match in the tournament.
- •Messi holds the all-time World Cup record with 18 goals.
- •Mbappe has 14 career World Cup goals, tied for fourth all time.
- •Both players continue to compete for the Golden Boot this tournament.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Most goals in one World Cup: How Messi, Mbappe's pace in 2026 compares to all-time scoring records
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappe goals record tracker: Updated 2026 World Cup totals in race for most all time
"Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup within touching distance of football's biggest goal-scoring record. Here's where they stand in the race to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
"Here's how Messi and Mbappe stack up against the World Cup's highest-scoring showings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 9:24 PMMost goals in one World Cup: How Messi, Mbappe's pace in 2026 compares to all-time scoring records
Here's how Messi and Mbappe stack up against the World Cup's highest-scoring showings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:24 PMLionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappe goals record tracker: Updated 2026 World Cup totals in race for most all time
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup within touching distance of football's biggest goal-scoring record. Here's where they stand in the race to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
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