Mbappe vs Messi: 2026 World Cup golden boot race heats up after Iraq brace (opens original article in a new tab)

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-0 victory over Iraq during the 2026 World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goal record and keeping the Golden Boot race tight with Lionel Messi who reached 18 career World Cup goals.

• Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 3-0 win over Iraq in the 2026 World Cup
• Mbappe tied Miroslav Klose with 16 all-time World Cup goals
• Lionel Messi reached 18 World Cup goals with a brace in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria
• Mbappe is one goal behind Messi in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race