World Cup all-time top scorers

Lionel Messi became the outright leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

The Argentine captain moved ahead of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, taking his tally to 18 World Cup goals.

World Cup all-time leading scorers:

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Goals

Player

Country

18

Lionel Messi

Argentina

16

Miroslav Klose

Germany

15

Ronaldo

Brazil

14

Gerd Müller

Germany

14

Kylian Mbappé

France

13

Just Fontaine

France

12

Pelé

Brazil

11

Jürgen Klinsmann

Germany

11

Sándor Kocsis

Hungary

10

Gabriel Batistuta

Argentina

10

Harry Kane

England

Messi’s latest feat came as Argentina secured a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, maintaining their perfect start to the tournament with six points from two matches.

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