Most Goals in FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi has become the leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Do you know where Cristiano Ronaldo ranks? Check out the list.
Most Goals in FIFA World Cup
Argentina kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a major victory, thanks to Lionel Messi's historic performance. In the first match, the team defeated Algeria 3-0, with Messi scoring all three goals. He has become the joint-leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Let's take a look at the top five players with the most goals in FIFA World Cup history, without Cristiano Ronaldo's name. Find out where he ranks on the list.
Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in today's match. Messi scored a goal within minutes, though it was ruled offside. Algeria then scored, but it was also ruled offside. Messi scored the first goal in the 17th minute, and then scored both of his goals in the second half.
Lionel Messi scored the second goal in the 60th minute and the third in the 76th minute. Argentina completely dominated Algeria. This marked the first time Messi had scored a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup. This was his 16th goal in the tournament's history.
Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup?
Germany's Miroslav Klose was the leading goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup, and now Lionel Messi has equaled him. Messi is now just one goal away from taking sole possession of the top spot. Ronaldo is third, though not Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Brazilian legend. He scored 15 goals. See the list of the top 5 goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history.
- 16 - Miroslav Klose (Germany)
- 16 - Lionel Messi (Argentina)
- 15 - Ronaldo (Brazil)
- 14 - Gerd Müller (West Germany)
- 14 - Kylian Mbappe (France)
What number is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is 34th on the list. He has scored eight goals in 22 FIFA World Cup matches, making him Portugal's second-highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cups. Ronaldo will also be in action today. Portugal's first match today is against DR Congo, which will begin at 10:30 PM IST.
