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World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi continues to lead the goalscoring standings at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament moves into the Round of 16.
Messi increased his tally to seven goals after finding the net in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
The Inter Miami star remains one goal clear of France forward Kylian Mbappé, who has scored six times in the competition.
Norway striker Erling Haaland and England captain Harry Kane occupy the next spot on the scoring chart with five goals each.
Messi will be aiming to extend his impressive run and inspire Argentina to another victory when they face Egypt in their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.
The knockout phase begins on Saturday with co-hosts Canada taking on Morocco.
Current top scorers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
7 goals – Lionel Messi
6 goals – Kylian Mbappé
5 goals – Erling Haaland, Harry Kane
4 goals – Vinícius Júnior, Ousmane Dembele, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ismaïla Sarr
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