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The official World Cup account has released the latest all-time World Cup top scorers list, highlighting that three players still competing in the current tournament—Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane—have broken into the top five. Messi leads the list with 21 goals, followed by Mbappé with 20 goals. German legend Miroslav Klose is third with 16 goals, Brazilian Ronaldo Nazário is fourth with 15 goals, and German Gerd Müller and English captain Harry Kane are tied for fifth with 14 goals each. The list was shared on X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Football News on July 13. The article also includes reader comments praising the players, with one noting that Mbappé is likely to eventually break the record.
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Hupu Football News — July 13th
The World Cup official has released the latest all-time World Cup top scorers list. Three players still competing in the current tournament—Messi, Mbappé, and Kane—have broken into the top five.
All-Time World Cup Top Scorers
- Messi: 21 goals
- Mbappé: 20 goals
- Klose: 16 goals
- Ronaldo Nazário: 15 goals
- Gerd Müller: 14 goals
- Harry Kane: 14 goals
Source: X
International Football News
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