How many goals does Mbappé need to score to pass Messi in the World Cup?

Star Kylian Mbappé enters the field this Saturday (4), in the duel between France and Paraguay, with the aim of further expanding his numbers in the top scorer rankings and catching Lionel Messi.

The French star has already scored 6 goals and provided two assists in this World Cup. The leadership belongs to the Argentine, who has scored seven goals so far.

In other words, if he scores against the Paraguayans, Mbappé could lead the list of top scorers in the 2026 World Cup. France and Paraguay will face each other in Philadelphia, in a duel valid for the round of 16.

Mbappé following Messi in the historical list
In the general list of top scorers of all World Cups, Mbappé also follows behind Messi, and just barely.

In six editions of the World Cup, Argentina's number 10 has already scored 20 goals, while the French star has 18 goals in three World Cups played.

Historic World Cup scorers

- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 20 goals
- Kylian Mbappé (France) - 18 goals
- Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 16 goals
- Ronaldo (Brazil) - 15 goals
- Gerd Müller (Germany) - 14 goals

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Source: CNN