Messi Leads World Cup Scoring Ahead of Round of 32

As of the current FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, is the top scorer with six goals. His latest achievement includes scoring two goals in Argentina's 3-1 win against Jordan.

Messi is ahead of other notable players such as Kylian Mbappé from France and Erling Haaland from Norway, who have four goals each. Messi will be looking to further his scoring tally when Argentina faces Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Friday.

Other players mentioned in the scoring race include Vinícius Júnior and Ousmane Dembélé, who are also among the top scorers in the tournament.