2026 World Cup: the new ranking of top scorers

07.07.26 FT World Cup

Argentina

3

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Egypt

2

It's over between Argentina and Egypt after their Round of 16 clash.

Lionel Messi was tied with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring charts (7 goals each). The Argentine star had the chance to reclaim the top spot on his own in this match.

And now it’s done. By scoring the equalizer to make it 2-2 late in the game, Lionel Messi now has 8 goals and enjoyed a wild night as Argentina claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory. Harry Kane remains fourth (6 goals), ahead of Ismaïla Sarr, Ousmane Dembélé, Mikel Oyarzabal, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Quiñones (4 goals each).

Joshua SOSSOU

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