Klose: 'Messi or Mbappé will rewrite the record' predicts 16+ goals at 2026 World Cup
Former top scorer Klose highlights potential record-breaking possibilities in the expanded 48-nation tournament. Pins hopes on Messi and Mbappé.
Miroslav Klose, the all-time top scorer at the FIFA World Cup, has suggested that his record of 16 goals could be surpassed at the 2026 tournament. In an interview with a German newspaper, Klose pointed out that the expansion to 48 teams and the significant increase in matches would heighten the chances of breaking the record. He particularly expressed confidence in Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé, stating, 'They will put on a fantastic show,' and hinted that either could surpass his tally.
