Supported reports indicate Lionel Messi has scored 18 World Cup goals to become the all-time leader, while the 2026 tournament group stage has produced 141 goals through 45 matches. Unverified reports from one outlet claim Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a Portugal 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and became the first player to score in six World Cups. Data on individual tallies and scoring records derive from two left-center outlets.