Argentina captain Lionel Messi has pulled clear as the sole leading scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, as the tournament moves into the high-stakes Round of 32.
The 39-year-old continued his outstanding run by netting a vital goal in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan, taking his tournament total to six goals.
The Inter Miami forward has found the net against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan during a commanding group-stage campaign.
Messi’s clinical displays have put him two goals ahead of a closely-packed group of challengers. Big names Kylian Mbappé (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Vinícius Júnior (Brazil), and Ousmane Dembélé (France) are all currently level on four goals apiece.
The reigning champions will once again turn to their star man when Argentina takes on Cape Verde in their Round of 32 knockout fixture this Friday.
6 goals – Lionel Messi
4 goals – Kylian Mbappe
4 goals – Erling Haaland
4 goals – Vinicius Junior
4 goals – Ousmane Dembele