Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 fixtures, Argentina captain Lionel Messi is reported as the tournament’s leading scorer. Both outlets agree that Messi is the standalone top scorer and that he has six goals so far. Daily Post Nigeria adds that Messi scored in Argentina’s 3–1 win over Jordan, bringing his World Cup tally to six for the tournament. With this total, the same source states that Messi is two goals ahead of the next-highest scorer, reinforcing his lead at this stage of the competition. Vanguard similarly frames the scoring list as the tournament moves into the knockout phase, highlighting Messi’s top position as teams prepare for the Round of 32. While the outlets reference a “full list of top scorers,” the shared reporting centers on Messi’s goal total and his position at the top of the scoring table. The information presented is current to the run-up to the Round of 32.