World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Break Records
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with several significant records being shattered by football's biggest stars. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi reached 38 goals in tournament history, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's previous mark and also overtaking Pele's World Cup record.
France's young sensation Kylian Mbappe set a new national record with 58 goals for his country. Additionally, Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland scored his first two goals in the tournament, marking a notable debut for Norway.
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