Mbappé has the record with a total of 22 FIFA World Cup goals thanks to his productive 2026 campaign.

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Update: Jul 18th, 2026 18:50 EDT

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Mbappé scored 10 goals in 2026 taking him past the Argentine legend with a total of 22 goals for the French striker.

Lionel Messi is close behind with his historic tally of 21 goals. Just days after celebrating his 39th birthday, the Argentina captain led his country to an impressive comeback in the Round of 16 against Egypt. The strike marks his eighth goal of the 2026 tournament.

Who has scored the most World Cup goals?

Kylian Mbappé is at the top of the all-time standings with 22 FIFA World Cup goals. The French captain climbed to 22 World Cup goals, overtaking Messi and Miroslav Klose on the all-time charts.

Klose, who finalized his previous record of 16 goals across 24 appearances during Germany’s 2014 triumph, had originally claimed the crown from Brazil’s Ronaldo (15 goals). Now, both legends find themselves trailing the blistering modern pace of Messi and Mbappé as the 2026 knockout rounds intensify.

World Cup top scorers (as it stands)

Kylian Mbappé (France) - 22 goals
Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 21 goals
Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 16 goals
Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil) - 15 goals
Gerd Müller (Germany) - 14 goals
Harry Kane (England) - 14 goals
Just Fontaine (France) - 13 goals
Pelé (Brazil) - 12 goals

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