Mbappé and Messi lead the top goalscorers' chart in the 2026 World Cup

Since the first World Cup in 1930, figures like Klose, Ronaldo Nazario, Gerd Müller, and Pelé have left their mark with their goals. In this edition, Messi and Mbappé are chasing the record, both with 16 and 14 goals respectively. Messi stands out with a hat-trick, while Mbappé scores two goals in a single match.

Top scorers of the 2026 World Cup

In the opening matchday, Messi leads the table with 3 goals, followed by Undav, Jonathan David, Mikel Oyarzabal, Haaland, Kane, Vinicius, Cunha, Brobbey, Mbappé, and other players with at least 2 goals. Over forty footballers have managed to score in this early stage of the tournament, showing that the powerhouses are not holding back on goals. Mbappé shone with a crucial brace in France's debut, closing in on Klose's record, while Messi surpassed the mark with a hat-trick against Algeria. Haaland also stood out with a double in Norway's rout.

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