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Queseda:
Fraudnaldo has no WC hat trick to his name while Saka got one against quality opposition yesterday

DoctorAyukebot:
Football doesn't revolve around your archaic ideas.

GanagiBitrus:
Courtesy of scoring in a match between 2 teams that have been knocked out of the competition.

3rd place match should be scrapped, as in the EURO Competition. Or better still, goals scored in the match should not be counted to statistics.
The teams are already out of the competition, so the match should strictly be to determine who wins Bronze medal.

It's just like counting goals scored in penalty shootouts to goals tally.

VenExchangee:
Come to think of it, although I'm not sure if he will be able to score that two goal but mbappe have already gotten the Golden boot, Argentina is likely going to be the WC winner..

pdppower:
Messi may cancel the record at the final if he scores two goals.

regenerateman:
Are you saying that IFAB should not count goals score in extra time?

dominique:
You think he can score more than 2 goals against a Spain that has conceded only one goal throughout the tournament?

brain54:
:::


The same way the Spanish players know Messi better is the same way Messi knows them. He spent most of his best career years playing with them.


And guess what... As much as they knew him they were never able to contain him.


It's going to be a close game with a tight score line but I'm hoping Argentina wins and Messi wins the golden boot. That guy deserves it for what he did for football.


:::

GanagiBitrus:
Where did I say that?
Anyway, extra time involves teams still in the competition.
In this case, the 2 teams are already out of the competition. If at all there should be a 3rd place match, it should strictly be to determine who wins Bronze, not to give players undue advantage of accumulating goals.

EUFA was wise to scrap 3rd place match from EURO Competition.

Originalsly:
According to the stats out up ... Messi has the worst strike rate ... only 21 goals? ... in 33 matches? It must be he has a whole lot of assists. This guy is overhyped

Illusioneffect:
Mbappé Standalone Kingship as All-Time World Cup Top Scorer
History has rewritten itself on football's grandest stage. In a breathtaking individual tournament run, France’s Kylian Mbappé has officially become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
By finding the back of the net twice in France's recent outing against England, Mbappé took his career World Cup tally to an unprecedented 22 goals. This monumental achievement pushes him past Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi, who had briefly claimed the crown earlier in the 2026 tournament to reach 21 total goals.
The Great Ascent: All-Time World Cup Top Scorers
The race at the top of soccer history has reached its boiling point. Here is how the historic leaderboard looks following Mbappé's masterclass:
1. Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 (France) — 22 Goals| 22 Matches Played
2. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 (Argentina) — 21 Goals | 33 Matches Played
3. Miroslav Klose 🇩🇪 (Germany) — 16 Goals | 24 Matches Played
4. Ronaldo 🇧🇷Brazil) — 15 Goals | 19 Matches Played
5. Gerd Müller 🇩🇪(West Germany) — 14 Goals| 13 Matches Played
### ⚡ Breaking Down the Numbers: Mbappé vs. Messi
The speed with which the 27-year-old French captain has dismantled this record is nothing short of terrifying for global defenses.
* **Efficiency Extraordinaire:** Mbappé reached his **22-goal milestone** in exactly **22 World Cup appearances**, maintaining a flawless 1.0 goal-per-game ratio on the biggest stage.
* **The Longevity Contrast:** In comparison, Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal in his 31st appearance for Argentina at 39 years old. Mbappé has bypassed that mountain nearly a decade younger than his former PSG teammate.
* **Tournament Breakdown:** Mbappé's legacy features 4 goals in Russia 2018, an outstanding 8 goals in Qatar 2022, and another blistering 10 goals over the course of the 2026 campaign to fully claim the throne.
While Messi’s multi-generational brilliance and magical tournament moments will remain etched in football folklore forever, the mantle of the World Cup's ultimate marksman has unequivocally shifted to Kylian Mbappé. At just 27, he isn't just chasing history—he's pulling completely out of sight.

regenerateman:
Your argument is very logical. It gives the losers of semi finals advantage in their goals tally and it should only be a determinant for bronze. The extra time matches equally give players advantages in scoring more goals, so goals score in extra times should not count like penalties shootout goals.

ViceGovernor:
So the assistant goat is your favorite player of all time.
I hold nothing against you, I know life is difficult for the blind and even more difficult for the willfully blind.

It's a good thing this WC has exposed the fraud for who he truly is.

pdppower:
Messi may cancel the record at the final if he scores two goals.

Illusioneffect:
Mbappé Standalone Kingship as All-Time World Cup Top Scorer
History has rewritten itself on football's grandest stage. In a breathtaking individual tournament run, France’s Kylian Mbappé has officially become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
By finding the back of the net twice in France's recent outing against England, Mbappé took his career World Cup tally to an unprecedented 22 goals. This monumental achievement pushes him past Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi, who had briefly claimed the crown earlier in the 2026 tournament to reach 21 total goals.
The Great Ascent: All-Time World Cup Top Scorers
The race at the top of soccer history has reached its boiling point. Here is how the historic leaderboard looks following Mbappé's masterclass:
1. Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 (France) — 22 Goals| 22 Matches Played
2. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 (Argentina) — 21 Goals | 33 Matches Played
3. Miroslav Klose 🇩🇪 (Germany) — 16 Goals | 24 Matches Played
4. Ronaldo 🇧🇷Brazil) — 15 Goals | 19 Matches Played
5. Gerd Müller 🇩🇪(West Germany) — 14 Goals| 13 Matches Played
### ⚡ Breaking Down the Numbers: Mbappé vs. Messi
The speed with which the 27-year-old French captain has dismantled this record is nothing short of terrifying for global defenses.
* **Efficiency Extraordinaire:** Mbappé reached his **22-goal milestone** in exactly **22 World Cup appearances**, maintaining a flawless 1.0 goal-per-game ratio on the biggest stage.
* **The Longevity Contrast:** In comparison, Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal in his 31st appearance for Argentina at 39 years old. Mbappé has bypassed that mountain nearly a decade younger than his former PSG teammate.
* **Tournament Breakdown:** Mbappé's legacy features 4 goals in Russia 2018, an outstanding 8 goals in Qatar 2022, and another blistering 10 goals over the course of the 2026 campaign to fully claim the throne.
While Messi’s multi-generational brilliance and magical tournament moments will remain etched in football folklore forever, the mantle of the World Cup's ultimate marksman has unequivocally shifted to Kylian Mbappé. At just 27, he isn't just chasing history—he's pulling completely out of sight.

spencekat:
Messi will score at least a goal in today's final.

Illusioneffect:
Mbappé Standalone Kingship as All-Time World Cup Top Scorer
History has rewritten itself on football's grandest stage. In a breathtaking individual tournament run, France’s Kylian Mbappé has officially become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
By finding the back of the net twice in France's recent outing against England, Mbappé took his career World Cup tally to an unprecedented 22 goals. This monumental achievement pushes him past Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi, who had briefly claimed the crown earlier in the 2026 tournament to reach 21 total goals.
The Great Ascent: All-Time World Cup Top Scorers
The race at the top of soccer history has reached its boiling point. Here is how the historic leaderboard looks following Mbappé's masterclass:
1. Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 (France) — 22 Goals| 22 Matches Played
2. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 (Argentina) — 21 Goals | 33 Matches Played
3. Miroslav Klose 🇩🇪 (Germany) — 16 Goals | 24 Matches Played
4. Ronaldo 🇧🇷Brazil) — 15 Goals | 19 Matches Played
5. Gerd Müller 🇩🇪(West Germany) — 14 Goals| 13 Matches Played
### ⚡ Breaking Down the Numbers: Mbappé vs. Messi
The speed with which the 27-year-old French captain has dismantled this record is nothing short of terrifying for global defenses.
* **Efficiency Extraordinaire:** Mbappé reached his **22-goal milestone** in exactly **22 World Cup appearances**, maintaining a flawless 1.0 goal-per-game ratio on the biggest stage.
* **The Longevity Contrast:** In comparison, Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal in his 31st appearance for Argentina at 39 years old. Mbappé has bypassed that mountain nearly a decade younger than his former PSG teammate.
* **Tournament Breakdown:** Mbappé's legacy features 4 goals in Russia 2018, an outstanding 8 goals in Qatar 2022, and another blistering 10 goals over the course of the 2026 campaign to fully claim the throne.
While Messi’s multi-generational brilliance and magical tournament moments will remain etched in football folklore forever, the mantle of the World Cup's ultimate marksman has unequivocally shifted to Kylian Mbappé. At just 27, he isn't just chasing history—he's pulling completely out of sight.

pdppower:
Messi may cancel the record at the final if he scores two goals.

GanagiBitrus:
Just like saying...
As long as Penalty Shootouts is important, any goals scored should be counted.

Look Bro, point is; the 2 teams are already out of the competition. If at all there should be a 3rd place match, it should strictly be to determine who wins Bronze, not to give players undue advantage of accumulating goals.

EUFA was wise to scrap 3rd place match from EURO Competition.

FutureFocus:
Against Spain? They should rather focus on winning

pdppower:
Messi may cancel the record at the final if he scores two goals.

brain54:
:::


The same way the Spanish players know Messi better is the same way Messi knows them. He spent most of his best career years playing with them.


And guess what... As much as they knew him they were never able to contain him.


It's going to be a close game with a tight score line but I'm hoping Argentina wins and Messi wins the golden boot. That guy deserves it for what he did for football.


:::

ViceGovernor:
Out of that 21 goals 8 na penalties and some people calling the real GOAT 🐐 CR7 penaldo whereas the assistant goat LM10 is the one using penalty to pad statistics.

He had 5 penalties in last world cup and 3 in this one until people started complaining and FIFA stopped giving him PK, they switched tactics to red card for opponents and cancelation of their goals.

Illusioneffect:
Mbappé Standalone Kingship as All-Time World Cup Top Scorer
History has rewritten itself on football's grandest stage. In a breathtaking individual tournament run, France’s Kylian Mbappé has officially become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
By finding the back of the net twice in France's recent outing against England, Mbappé took his career World Cup tally to an unprecedented 22 goals. This monumental achievement pushes him past Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi, who had briefly claimed the crown earlier in the 2026 tournament to reach 21 total goals.
The Great Ascent: All-Time World Cup Top Scorers
The race at the top of soccer history has reached its boiling point. Here is how the historic leaderboard looks following Mbappé's masterclass:
1. Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 (France) — 22 Goals| 22 Matches Played
2. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 (Argentina) — 21 Goals | 33 Matches Played
3. Miroslav Klose 🇩🇪 (Germany) — 16 Goals | 24 Matches Played
4. Ronaldo 🇧🇷Brazil) — 15 Goals | 19 Matches Played
5. Gerd Müller 🇩🇪(West Germany) — 14 Goals| 13 Matches Played
### ⚡ Breaking Down the Numbers: Mbappé vs. Messi
The speed with which the 27-year-old French captain has dismantled this record is nothing short of terrifying for global defenses.
* **Efficiency Extraordinaire:** Mbappé reached his **22-goal milestone** in exactly **22 World Cup appearances**, maintaining a flawless 1.0 goal-per-game ratio on the biggest stage.
* **The Longevity Contrast:** In comparison, Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal in his 31st appearance for Argentina at 39 years old. Mbappé has bypassed that mountain nearly a decade younger than his former PSG teammate.
* **Tournament Breakdown:** Mbappé's legacy features 4 goals in Russia 2018, an outstanding 8 goals in Qatar 2022, and another blistering 10 goals over the course of the 2026 campaign to fully claim the throne.
While Messi’s multi-generational brilliance and magical tournament moments will remain etched in football folklore forever, the mantle of the World Cup's ultimate marksman has unequivocally shifted to Kylian Mbappé. At just 27, he isn't just chasing history—he's pulling completely out of sight.

cr7lomo:
A 39 yr old that cudnt score Switzerland or England...will score 2 against the best defence of the tournament.... u think say those teams ranked below 40 e de score

GanagiBitrus:
Courtesy of scoring in a match between 2 teams that have been knocked out of the competition.

3rd place match should be scrapped, as in the EURO Competition. Or better still, goals scored in the match should not be counted to statistics.
The teams are already out of the competition, so the match should strictly be to determine who wins Bronze medal.

It's just like counting goals scored in penalty shootouts to goals tally.

pdppower:
Messi may cancel the record at the final if he scores two goals.

Eriokanmi:
My opinion...Argentina should not be anxious about early goals and tighten their defence in their 1st half and use their late hour scoring strategy, if it can work in today's match. Any attempt to rush out early will lead to regrets. Spain are spoilers . Hope you watched all their matches. Cape verde would have been beaten 6-0, but for their magical goalie. Argentina squad aren't better than Cape verde team. Grace brought them this far. Spain are spoilers, I reiterate. Watch out!

Winnin009:
Thankfully it's not only Messi that's on the field.

But same Spain couldn't find the net against Cape Verde... na that same Spain wan score today?

So, yeah... your logic doesn't hold.