India, June 14 -- Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are on the cusp of creating history at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Messi has scored 13 goals in five World Cup appearances. Meanwhile, Mbappe has scored 12 in only two tournament appearances. This is the Argentine's sixth World Cup and Mbappe's third. Both have the chance to break Miroslav Klose's record as the all-time top goalscorer in World Cups.

The German legend scored 16 goals across four World Cup appearances, an all-time record. He is ahead of Brazil's Ronaldo (15 goals) and Gerd Muller (14).

Klose expects his iconic record to be broken in this year's edition in North America. He also feels that the expanded format makes it easier for players to overtake his tally.

Speaking ...