Kylian Mbappé became the fourth player to score multiple goals in three consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances, achieving this feat during France's 3-0 victory over Iraq. He previously scored against Senegal and netted a hat trick in the 2022 final against Argentina.
Erling Haaland became the sixth player to score multiple goals in his first two FIFA World Cup appearances, achieving this feat with a brace in Norway's 3-2 victory against Senegal and a 4-1 win against Iraq.
Lionel Messi leads the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with five goals, including a hat trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland follow closely with four goals each.
