#Mbappé

As of July 5, 2026, Kylian Mbappé has scored his seventh goal in five matches at the FIFA World Cup, placing him joint top scorer alongside Lionel Messi, who has also netted seven goals but in four games. Messi's latest goal was scored in the Round of 32 against Cape Verde, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, helping France advance to the quarter-finals by defeating Paraguay. This achievement places him just one goal behind Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup tally of 20 goals.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams, players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo are breaking records in a competitive race for the Golden Boot, highlighting their elite scoring abilities.