@thefootyreporthq: The race for the ultimate World Cup goalscoring record is on. 🏆 The graphic breaks down the legendary names dominating the all-time tournament leaderboard. While Germany’s Miroslav Klose still sits at the pinnacle with 16 goals, Lionel Messi is officially closing in on football history. With 13 goals across 26 matches and 5 World Cup appearances, the Argentine maestro is now just 3 goals away from matching Klose's historic milestone. Standing alongside icons like Ronaldo Nazário, Gerd Müller, and Pelé, Messi's legacy is already cemented—but the numbers show he is within striking distance of the absolute top spot. Can the GOAT close the gap and stand alone at the top of World Cup history? 🇦🇷🐐 #LionelMessi #WorldCup #FootballHistory #MessiStats #TheFootyReportHQ

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