Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 8 Goals
The Egypt Rescue: Down 2-0 in the Round of 16, Messi single-handedly saved Argentina by delivering an assist in the 79th minute and blasting in the equalizer in the 83rd to win 3-2.
The Record: He is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 21 career goals and the first player to score in six consecutive knockout games.
Kylian Mbappé (France) — 7 Goals
The History Maker: Scored two opening goals against Senegal to officially become France's all-time leading goalscorer at just 27 years old (14 career World Cup goals total).
The Ice-Water Penalty: Coolly slotted the winning penalty in a high-pressure, highly political 1-0 win over Paraguay to secure a spot in the Quarterfinals.
The Golden Boot Race:
Messi: 8 Goals / 1 Assist
Mbappé: 7 Goals / 0 Assists
They are on a direct collision course for a 2022 rematch. Who takes it this time?