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Three players score seven goals each at 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:54 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Three players score seven goals each at 2026 World Cup

Summary

During the ongoing 2026 World Cup, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi have each scored seven goals, marking a historic achievement as the first time in World Cup history that more than two players have reached this milestone in a single tournament. This World Cup has seen a strong performance from these players, with Haaland impressively scoring seven goals in his first appearance in the tournament. Mbappé is now the second-highest scorer in World Cup history, just behind Messi, who has yet to compete in the round of 16. As the tournament progresses, these players are expected to add to their goal tallies.

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By the Numbers

•Haaland, Mbappé, and Messi each have seven goals.
•First time more than two players reach seven goals in a World Cup.
•Haaland scored seven goals in his first World Cup.
•Mbappé is the second-highest scorer in World Cup history.
•Messi has yet to play in the round of 16.

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For the first time in World Cup history, more than two players have scored seven goals in a single edition of the tournament.This 2026 World Cup has already gone down in football history for many reas...
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