Messi sets World Cup record with 18 goals, surpasses Klose

Messi has established a new World Cup record by scoring 18 goals, surpassing the previous mark set by Klose. This achievement has significantly boosted market confidence regarding his Golden Boot prospects and affected betting odds. Simultaneously, Kylian Mbappe has matched Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record. This milestone reshapes the narrative of football greatness and highlights the evolving dynamics of player legacies within the tournament, as both athletes reach unprecedented levels of scoring success.