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Mbappe and Messi Face Off in Final Match to Become World Cup's All-Time Top Scorer
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First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026
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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, each with eight goals in the 2026 World Cup, will compete in the final match to become the tournament's all-time top scorer. Messi currently leads with 21 career World Cup goals, one more than Mbappe's 20. England's Harry Kane also aims to surpass them in the final against Spain.
- 01Messi and Mbappe each have eight goals in the 2026 World Cup, battling for top scorer.
- 02Messi leads all-time World Cup goals with 21, Mbappe follows closely with 20.
- 03Messi has more assists (4) than Mbappe (3), giving him a slight edge.
- 04Harry Kane has six goals and aims to surpass both in the final against Spain.
- 05Goals in the third-place match count toward the all-time scoring record.
- 06Messi likely plays his last World Cup, seeking a second consecutive title.
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