Here are the players at the top of this World Cup's chart so far as the leading scorers.

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.

Messi's goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France's Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list.

Argentina star Lionel Messi has set a new record for career goals scored at the men’s World Cup, recording his 17th World Cup goal against Austria on Monday

Kylian Mbappe is one goal behind Lionel Messi in the World Cup record chase, but history shows scoring gets harder after age 31.

Lionel Messi made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night. Messi scored on a free kick in the 79th minute of Argentina's clash with Jordan, becoming the first player to ever score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

Lionel Messi and Argentina avoided one of the biggest ever World Cup knockout shocks by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game. Cape Verde, a collection of

Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a group stage finale Satu

USMNT's Malik Tillman closes in on a record set by Lionel Messi after a free kick against Belgium during the World Cup

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