Messi's goals to top Mbappé in World Cup scores
The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain continues to intensify the competition between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé for the title of the tournament's all-time top scorer. Currently, Mbappé leads the list with 22 goals after netting two in the third-place match, while Messi has 21 goals. Lionel Messi needs to score two goals in the final to break Mbappé's record and become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, or just one to tie the record. Regarding the Golden Boot, Messi would need a hat-trick to surpass Mbappé, or two goals to match the same tally, based on tiebreaker criteria that include goals, assists, and minutes played. Messi aims to surpass Mbappé to maintain his status as the all-time top scorer, and the final will take place on Sunday evening.
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