2026 World Cup Stats: Messi Breaks Record, Alvarez Matches Maradona, Bellingham Near Pele
FIFA’s report released on July 11 shows Messi surpassing 800 career goals, overtaking Mbappé’s World Cup tally. Julian Alvarez matched Diego Maradona’s goal count in the tournament.
Jude Bellingham ranked second in overall contribution points, trailing only Pele. These figures highlight the tournament’s most influential players and their impact on team performance.
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