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Football Legends' World Cup Legacies Unveiled
3 Jul
Summary
- Messi achieved redemption, leading Argentina to their third World Cup title.
- Ronaldo holds the all-time World Cup goalscorer record with 19 goals.
- Mbappé won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup with eight goals.
The FIFA World Cup has long been the ultimate stage for footballing greatness, with legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo defining recent eras. Messi, after years of pursuit, finally led Argentina to their third World Cup title in 2022, also securing the Golden Boot with seven goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite never winning the World Cup, holds the record for most World Cup goals with 19. He also became the first player to score in five different editions of the tournament.
Kylian Mbappé has rapidly risen, leading France to the 2022 final and winning the Golden Boot with eight goals. Luka Modrić guided Croatia to a remarkable third-place finish in 2022, building on his 2018 Golden Ball win.
Neymar, a key figure for Brazil, has battled injuries but is among the few Brazilians to score in three World Cups. He is Brazil's all-time leading international scorer.
