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Messi sets World Cup goals record as Mbappé pursues with 14 goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:41 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Messi sets World Cup goals record as Mbappé pursues with 14 goals

Summary

Lionel Messi has set a new World Cup goals record with 18 goals after scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. This milestone surpasses Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 goals. Kylian Mbappé is close behind with 14 goals, having started his 100th cap match against Iraq. Messi, turning 39 soon, is likely playing in his last World Cup, while Mbappé, at 27, could potentially surpass him. Messi's achievements include scoring 12 of his total goals after turning 35 and reaching six consecutive World Cup matches with goals.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
•He surpassed Miroslav Klose's record with 18 World Cup goals.
•Kylian Mbappé is playing his 100th cap match against Iraq.
•Mbappé has scored 14 World Cup goals at age 27.
•Messi has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches.

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9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Messi gets goal record but Mbappé is lurking

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi has achieved another World Cup milestone by claiming the tournament goals record with now 18 strikes but just how long it will stand remains to be seen. In hot pursuit is France's Kylian Mbappé who started his game for a 100th cap later on Monday against Iraq with a tally of 14 and with age on his side.
— Yahoo Sports

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