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Messi and Mbappe romping through World Cup in dazzling display of history-making goals
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are producing history-making performances in the 2026 World Cup. Messi has reached a record 18 career World Cup goals, while Mbappe has tied for second with 16. Both players are currently competing for the Golden Boot.
What changed
New data confirms Messi's record-breaking career goal total and Mbappe's climb to second place.
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Messi and Mbappe Lead World Cup Scoring Race with Record Goals
confidence 80%Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are producing history-making performances in the 2026 World Cup. Messi has reached a record 18 career World Cup goals, while Mbappe has tied for second with 16. Both players are currently competing for the Golden Boot.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi has scored five goals in Argentina's first two matches.
- Messi has set a record for career World Cup goals with 18.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored four goals for France and is tied for second with 16 career World Cup goals.
- Erling Haaland has scored four goals in Norway's first two games.
Still unconfirmed:
- Cristiano Ronaldo has raised his career World Cup total to 10 goals after scoring twice against Uzbekistan.
- Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final group match against Jordan.
- Mexico, Spain, and France remain undefeated as the group stage closes.
- Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout stages after three group stage draws.