Messi and Mbappé are closing in on Klose's record for the 2026 World Cup

Miroslav Klose, the former German striker, has openly admitted that his record as the top goalscorer in World Cup history may soon be broken. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are at the forefront of the race for the top scorer's title, and they started the 2026 tournament by scoring several goals, bringing them closer to Klose's achievement.  Klose has scored an impressive 16 goals in the World Cup so far. However, with Messi and Mbappé in such good form, the German could soon lose his title. Both players have been in excellent shape from the beginning, which makes them the main contenders for taking over the record. As Messi and Mbappé continue on their way through the tournament, fans around the world are eagerly following their progress. Will they be able to outdo Klose? Time will tell. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Messi: 'Records are Just Statistics, It's About Giving My Best'](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/messi-records-are-just-statistics-its-about-giving-my-best) 2. [Malam Gila Rekor: Messi Cetak Sejumlah Rekor Piala Dunia!](https://bolanesiasports.com/id/news/malam-gila-rekor-messi-cetak-sejumlah-rekor-piala-dunia)