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Messi sets World Cup goal record as Mbappé closes in with brace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Messi sets World Cup goal record as Mbappé closes in with brace
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On June 23, Lionel Messi scored two goals to surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup leading scorer during Argentina's match against an unnamed opponent. He now has 18 total goals in World Cups, breaking a tie with Marta. Kylian Mbappé matched Messi with two goals in France's 3-0 victory over Iraq, bringing him to 16 World Cup goals, just two behind. This performance highlights the competition between the two players as they aim for individual achievement in the tournament. The excitement continues as both teams advance in the knockout stage.

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  • •Messi scored two goals, raising his World Cup tally to 18.
  • •Mbappé netted two goals, totaling 16 career World Cup goals.
  • •Argentina won 2-0 in their match, advancing to the knockout stage.
  • •France secured a 3-0 victory over Iraq, also moving forward in the tournament.
  • •Both players are in contention for the Golden Boot this World Cup.
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  • 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — ⚽️ Y! Sports AM: Messi vs. Mbappé
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Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goals record on Monday, but Kylian Mbappé isn’t far behind.

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