World Cup 2026: Complete list of top scorers before the Round of 32 matches

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become the sole leading scorer in the current FIFA World Cup as the competition moves into the high‑stakes Round of 32.

The 39‑year‑old maestro added a vital goal in Argentina’s 3‑1 win over Jordan today, raising his total to six goals.

He scored against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan during a dominant group‑stage campaign.

His clinical displays leave him two goals ahead of a tight group of rivals. France’s Kylian Mbappé, Norway’s Erling Haaland, Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, and France’s Ousmane Dembélé each have four goals, tying for second place.

Argentina, the defending champions, will again rely on Messi when they face Cape Verde in their Round of 32 knockout match this Friday.

• 6 goals – Lionel Messi
• 4 goals – Kylian Mbappe
• 4 goals – Erling Haaland
• 4 goals – Vinicius Junior
• 4 goals – Ousmane Dembele

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