The list of the all-time World Cup top scorers contains some of the greatest goalscorers ever to play the game. The feeling of scoring a goal at any level is indescribable. That euphoria is magnified beyond belief when the eyes of the world are watching.

Top scorers, top assist providers, best defenses... you can find all these rankings below to get fully ready for the round of 32.

Here's a list of the players with their names on the scoresheet the most times in World Cup history.

Who is in the running for the "Golden Boot" award the World Cup? See the top goal scorers of the soccer tournament so far. (AP Photo)

Lionel Messi stands alone as the all-time top scorer in men's World Cup history. See who else ranks near the top.

Watch Kylian Mbappe's decisive penalty and the tense full-time scenes as France see off Paraguay at the World Cup 2026.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has highlighted the strong form and goals of the superstars such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at the World Cup. Argentina captain Messi has scored in all four games so far and tops the scorers' chart with seven goals for a World Cup record 20 overall.