Lazio legend Miroslav Klose says he expects his all-time World Cup goalscoring record to be broken during the 2026 tournament. Klose, who holds the record with 16 goals, acknowledges that current elite scorers are in strong positions to surpass him. He highlights Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé as players capable of reaching the mark and potentially finishing above his total. The comments come as the World Cup’s next edition approaches, with both Messi and Mbappé widely viewed as leading contenders based on their goal-scoring profiles. Klose frames the prospect as a likely outcome rather than a surprise, indicating that the record’s longevity is not guaranteed once top forwards are competing on the world stage again. While he expresses support for the idea of the record being overtaken—particularly if Messi achieves it—he does not suggest it will necessarily happen immediately or that any one player is assured. The focus remains on how the record may change as 2026 progresses.