Past World Cup greats had fewer goals than current stars
First Things First: OT · FS1 · Jun 23, 2026 · 1m 27sSign Up Now
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The hosts analyze the Golden Boot race, comparing current top scorers like Messi and Mbappé to previous World Cup legends. They present historical data showing that many legendary players, including Messi himself in earlier tournaments, had significantly fewer goals than the leading scorers in the current expanded World Cup, suggesting this year is unprecedented for star performance.