Messi leads all time World Cup appearances with 27 games, two ahead of Lothar Matthaus. Two goals in his next two matches would make him the first player to score in seven successive World Cup games. Ronaldo has played in 24 World Cup matches and could become the first to score at six World Cups if he finds the net during this tournament. Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, with his next chance against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
A second World Cup title as Argentina captain would also make Messi the first captain to win the trophy twice. Mbappe already became France's record men's goalscorer in the opening round, while France coach Didier Deschamps has managed 16 wins across 20 World Cup games and needs one more victory for the most by a manager at the tournament.
