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Kylian Mbappé has surpassed Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record, sparking debate over the validity of his scoring achievements in the 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane are in a final race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament concludes.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are the primary focal points ahead of the 2026 World Cup final as individual award races reach their climax.
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are locked in a high-stakes scoring duel as the 2026 World Cup reaches its critical semifinal phase.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a historic World Cup comeback victory against Egypt, sparking intense reactions across the sporting world.
Messi’s 20th World Cup goal cements his legacy—but Argentina’s emotional rollercoaster sparks debate over officiating and fan chaos
Lionel Messi has reached the top spot on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list, fueled by a 19th career goal during the 2026 tournament.
World Cup 2026’s Golden Boot race is already a three-way battle for history’s top scorer