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And even though the Americans survived with only 10 players to beat Bosnia 2-0, the implications going forward are enormous: Balogun, the team’s leading scorer, is now suspended for the team’s round-of-16 clash against Belgium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

After Kylian Mbappe's superbly crafted opening goal, France's all-time leading scorer ran straight towards his bench to embrace Didier Deschamps.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, but just an impressively, he’s also the NBA’s all-time leading earner, with $581 million in wages earned through 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“Traveling to the Azteca Stadium is going to be a bit of a challenge,” Agustín Delgado, the all-time leading scorer for the Ecuadorian national team, said in an interview with Claro Sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Gerald felt relaxed, and although he was nowhere near the high scorer, he had played one of his best games.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper