Lionel Messi sits on top on the leaderboard after the group stage. He has a impressive new World Cup record for goals in one tournament. He overcame all other players in the group games. His tally puts him ahead by a clear margin. The lead is undeniable now. He stays comfortably ahead of everyone else. Fans watch the chase closely.
Kylian Mbappé and France’s Ousmane Dembélé lag by a short gap. Dembélé is climbing the list. Mbappé is targeting the ultimate World Cup scoring mark. The race will continue into the knockout round. It could shift quickly.