Qatar 2022 World Cup Top Scorers: Lionel Messi Equals Kylian Mbappé with 5 Goals

The competition for the top scorer (most goals) in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar is intensifying. Lionel Messi (Argentina) equaled Kylian Mbappé's (France) score of 5 goals after scoring one goal in Argentina's semi-final match against Croatia.

In the semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (early WIB), Messi scored a penalty goal in the 34th minute. In this match, La Albiceleste – the nickname for the Argentinian national team – advanced to the final after defeating Croatia 3-0.

This goal against Croatia brought Messi's total to 5, matching Mbappé's tally in the 2022 World Cup.

The next highest scorers are Olivier Giroud (France) and Julian Álvarez (Argentina), both with 4 goals throughout the tournament in Qatar up to December 14, 2022.

These top four scorers could still increase their totals. All four players will continue to compete for their respective national teams and have the opportunity to score more goals.

Seven players scored 3 goals in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. Unfortunately, these players can no longer add to their goal count because their teams were eliminated in previous rounds. The seven players are:

1. Marcus Rashford (England)
2. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
3. Enner Valencia (Ecuador)
4. Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)
5. Richarlison (Brazil)
6. Álvaro Morata (Spain)
7. Bukayo Saka (England)