World Cup 2026: Top scorers ahead of Round of 32 fixtures

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is currently the top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament ahead of the Round of 32 fixtures.

Messi has six goals to his name at the World Cup after scoring a goal in his side’s 3-1 win against Jordan today.

The Inter Miami forward is two goals ahead of the likes of France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland.

The 39-year-old scored against Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the group stage.

Messi will now hope to lead Argentina to victory when they face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Friday.

World Cup top scorers so far:

6 goals – Lionel Messi

4 goals – Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior and Ousmane Dembele.