FULL list: World Cup all-time leading scorers
The French forward achieved the feat in only 22 World Cup appearances, compared with Messi’s 21 goals scored in 34 matches across six editions of the tournament.
France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.22 – Kylian Mbappe (FRA) in 22 matches 21 – Lionel Messi (ARG) in 34 matches 16 – Miroslav Klose (GER) in 24 matches 15 – Ronaldo (BRA) in 19 matches 14 – Gerd Mueller (GER) in 13 matches, Harry Kane (ENG) in 18 matches 13 – Just Fontaine (FRA) in six matches 12 – Pele (BRA) in 14 matches 11 – Jurgen Klinsmann (GER) in 17 matches, Sandor Kocsis (HUN) in five matches, Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) in 27
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