Who has most goals in World Cup history? Lionel Messi ascends to top spot of all time, Kylian Mbappé on his heels

At the 2026 World Cup, Argentina's Lionel Messi has broken the all-time record for most goals scored in World Cup history, claiming the top spot on the all-time list. France's Kylian Mbappé is close behind, sitting second on the list. The record was broken during the tournament currently taking place in 2026.