Most goals in World Cup history: Where Messi, Mbappe rank among FIFA's top scorers all time originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The 2026 edition of the World Cup is well underway, and the world's best are back out on the pitch for another chase at the trophy.

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More than just a football tournament, the "World Cup" is a global celebration of sport, culture and national pride. Discover its meaning, history and why FIFA World Cup 2026 has put the term back in the spotlight.

The FIFA World Cup has grown from a 13-team tournament in 1930 into a global event. The competition has evolved in format, scale and global impact over nearly a century. The 2026 World Cup in North America is set to be the largest in history. WASHINGTON, D ...

Paraguay's Matias Galarza scripted history by scoring the fastest goal of FIFA World Cup 2026 during the Group D match against Turkiye on Saturday.

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The Netherlands may lack a world title, but after their emphatic win over Sweden, they now hold the longest unbeaten streak in the history of the tournament. With 14 consecutive matches without a defeat, they have surpassed the record of 13 matches held by the iconic Brazil side that captured back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962.

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Two goals against Senegal were enough for Mbappé to move ahead of everyone else. With his strikes in New York, the Real Madrid forward increased his tally to 58 goals in 99 international appearances,