Lionel Messi achieved the top ranking with 1,179 points, followed by Kylian Mbappe with 717 points and Jude Bellingham with 470 points. At the time of the World Cup, the 32-year-old Messi was one of only three players to have participated in six World Cups. Despite being one victory short of securing a second consecutive World Cup title, Messi once again garnered global attention for his performance throughout the tournament leading up to the final.
Sports journalists selected Messi as the best player of the World Cup. In terms of historical statistics, Messi concluded the championship as the player with the second-highest goal count in World Cup history, tallying 21 goals, just behind Mbappe’s 22. Furthermore, Messi maintains the record for the most assists in World Cup history with 12.
Meanwhile, Mbappe participated in his third consecutive World Cup. These achievements underscore Messi’s sustained impact on the world stage. The World Cup continues to be a benchmark for global sporting excellence, and Messi’s consistent performance solidifies his legendary status in the history of the tournament.
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