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Breaking down Lionel Messi’s 916 goals – and how they prove he’s the ultimate goalscorer

Messi has already scored five goals at this World Cup Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s May 1, 2005. It’s a week after the first video is uploaded to YouTube. It’s 18 ...
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Mbappé nears Messi in World Cup goals, impacts Golden Boot race

Mbappé's goals bring him closer to Messi in World Cup scoring. Messi as top goalscorer at 2026 World Cup now at 39.5% YES.

World Cup goal leaders: Lionel Messi adds to Golden Boot lead with late goal in group stage

The stars have been out at the 2026 World Cup. We're now reaching the end of group play, and the tournament's top scorers are distancing themselves from the pack. We've been tracking the race for the Golden Boot,

2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Race Tracker: Mbappé Matches Messi; Haaland Lurking

Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with our live tracker, featuring the latest goalscoring standings, player statistics, and updates.