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Messi Extends Historic World Cup Scoring Lead Over Mbappe with Three Goals
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
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Lionel Messi has extended his lead as the all-time top World Cup scorer to 19 goals, three ahead of Kylian Mbappe, during the 2026 tournament in the United States. At 39, Messi is playing his likely final World Cup, while 28-year-old Mbappe competes in his third. This rare duel for the scoring crown marks a historic moment in World Cup history.
- 01Lionel Messi leads all-time World Cup scorers with 19 goals, three ahead of Kylian Mbappe.
- 02Messi scored a free kick against Austria after entering as a second-half substitute in 2026 World Cup.
- 03Mbappe has 16 World Cup goals and is playing in his third tournament at age 28.
- 04Messi, 39, is appearing in his sixth and likely final World Cup, with five goals in 2026 so far.
- 05Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar each have eight World Cup goals and could enter top 15 with more goals.
- 06This is a rare World Cup where two players simultaneously compete for the all-time scoring title.
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