Messi Sets World Cup Record at 18 Goals as Mbappe Trails by 4
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Updated · FourFourTwo · Jun 22
Messi Sets World Cup Record at 18 Goals as Mbappe Trails by 4
3 articles · Updated · FourFourTwo · Jun 22
Summary
Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria, moving past Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16.
Kylian Mbappe sits on 14 goals after a brace against Senegal, leaving the France forward four short of Messi and tied fourth on the all-time list.
Mbappe already holds the record for 4 goals in World Cup finals and is the only active player near the top of the scoring table apart from Harry Kane on 10.
The race could tighten quickly at the 2026 tournament, with Mbappe facing Iraq and Norway next while Messi also leads him 3 goals in the Golden Boot standings.