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Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappe goals record tracker: Updated 2026 World Cup totals in race for most all time

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup within touching distance of football's biggest goal-scoring record. Here's where they stand in the race to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi's all-time record 18; Mbappe equals Klose with 16, sets record with 100

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 22.

France’s Kylian Mbappé adds another World Cup goal to stellar international resume

Kylian Mbappe strikes again at the FIFA World Cup, propelling France past Paraguay and into the quarterfinals with another goal