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A comprehensive list of the all-time leading goalscorers for every nation that has scored in the FIFA World Cup, from Argentina's Lionel Messi (21 goals) to Zambia's unknown. Eighty-one countries have scored, while China PR, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago have participated but failed to find the net.
Michelle Akers and Kylian Mbappé are the only two players to score double figures at a World Cup, highlighting their remarkable achievements.
England secured third place at the 2026 World Cup, with France finishing fourth. Kylian Mbappé became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals, while Michael Olise set a record for most assists in a single World Cup campaign with seven. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick.
Fabien Barthez and Peter Shilton share the record for most World Cup clean sheets with 10 each. Unai Simon, Jan Jongbloed, and six others are tied for third with eight clean sheets.
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup, a record that still stands. He borrowed boots, was not first choice, and received an air rifle instead of a Golden Boot. Modern stars like Mbappe and Messi chase his mark at the 2026 tournament.
This article lists the highest-scoring teams in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting their goal tallies and notable performances. It provides a factual overview of the most prolific offenses in the tournament's history.
Lionel Messi leads with 21 World Cup wins, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Miroslav Klose with 17 each. The list includes legends like Cafu, Ronaldo, and Beckenbauer, updated after matches on July 9, 2026.
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami. The atmosphere was electric with fans celebrating the star, who now has seven goals in the tournament and continues to break records.
Erling Haaland scored his 60th international goal in Norway's first World Cup knockout win, a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. With 5 goals in 3 games at the 2026 World Cup, the striker is thriving on the big stage, leading Norway to the last 16 for the first time since 1998.
Lionel Messi has become the first player in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, setting a new tournament record.
Harry Kane has become England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gary Lineker's previous record.
Luka Modrić delivered another assist in a historic World Cup moment for Croatia, becoming the oldest assist provider in tournament history across five World Cups.
Harry Kane has overtaken Gary Lineker to become England's all-time leading scorer in World Cup tournaments.
Neymar has scored nine goals against Japan, more than any other team. As Brazil face Japan in the Round of 32, the 34-year-old looks to add to his tally. His first goal against Japan came in 2012, and he scored four in a single friendly in 2014.
France becomes the first team since Poland in 1974 to have two players score four goals each in the group stage of a major tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the second-oldest World Cup goalscorer at age 41, but Cameroon's Roger Milla still holds the record at 42. Lionel Messi, who turned 39, ranks fourth. The top 10 list includes several veterans, with no goalkeeper having ever scored in the tournament.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, now 39 and 41, keep breaking World Cup records. Messi leads the all-time scoring chart with 18 goals, while Ronaldo became the first to score in six different tournaments. Their enduring rivalry fuels remarkable performances.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old also became Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals.
Jude Bellingham has officially become the youngest player ever to earn 50 caps for the England national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first male player to score at six FIFA World Cup tournaments, achieving the milestone during Portugal's match.
