Kylian Mbappé has assured fans he will keep scoring goals for France throughout the 2026 World Cup as he moves closer to the all‑time World Cup scoring record. Speaking to the media, the France captain acknowledged that he expected Lionel Messi to be scoring as well, given the Argentine’s consistency.
This was Mbappé’s statement:
I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals… he ALWAYS scores!
I’m going to keep scoring goals to help my team go as far as possible.
And of course, by scoring, I’ll get closer to the record.
Softfootball gathered that Messi scored a hat‑trick in Argentina’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Algeria, continuing his remarkable longevity on the world stage.
Mbappé, meanwhile, has now reached 58 goals in 99 international matches, following France’s opening victory over Senegal, a milestone that further strengthens his status as one of the most prolific forwards in world football.
