Lionel Messi Returns to Top Scorer Position During the 2026 World Cup (July 16, 2026)
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Lionel Messi surpassed Kylian Mbappe in the list of top scorers or goalscorers of the 2026 World Cup.
However, Messi did not add to his goal tally when Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup at Atlanta Stadium, United States, on Thursday (16/7/2026).
The victory of La Albiceleste was determined by Enzo Fernandez's goal in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez's goal in the 90+2nd minute.
Messi and Mbappe both scored eight goals. However, the Argentine captain took the top spot due to his superiority in assists, with four assists - one more than Mbappe, who recorded three assists.
Messi was the creator behind two of Argentina's goals. His first assist helped Enzo Fernandez equalize in the 85th minute with a shot from outside the penalty area.
In injury time, Messi contributed again by sending a cross that Lautaro Martinez finished into Argentina's winning goal.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe failed to add to his goal tally after France was eliminated in the semi-finals after losing 0-2 to Spain.
Nevertheless, Mbappe still has the chance to catch up with Messi's record in the third-place match between France and England, which will take place on July 18, 2026.
As for the final match of the 2026 World Cup, it will bring together Spain and Argentina at New Jersey Stadium, United States, on July 19, 2026.
Here is the list of the top 10 goalscorers of the 2026 World Cup up to July 16, 2026:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8 goals
- Kylian Mbappe (France): 8 goals
- Erling Haaland (Norway): 7 goals
- Jude Bellingham (England): 6 goals
- Harry Kane (England): 6 goals
- Ousmane Dembele (France): 5 goals
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): 4 goals
- Ismaila Sarr (Senegal): 4 goals
- Julian Quinones (Mexico): 4 goals
- Vinicius Junior (Brazil): 4 goals.
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