Messi reaches 21 World Cup goals, Mbappé 20, Kane 14 still chasing

Messi has cemented his place as the all‑time leading scorer in World Cup history with his 21st goal at the 2026 tournament. Mbappé follows closely with 20 goals, and England's Kane sits on 14, ranking among the top scorers.

All three players still have matches left to potentially boost their tallies. Their goal‑scoring feats are shaping the narrative of this edition's historic records.