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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.
Hungary holds the record for most goals in a single World Cup with 27 in 1954, followed by West Germany (25) and France (23). Brazil appears three times in the top 10, including 22 goals in 1950 and 19 in 1970.
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.
Harry Kane has scored 72 goals for club and country this season, a remarkable tally.
The 2026 World Cup group stage recorded an average of 2.99 goals per game, the highest since 1958. However, knockout rounds historically see a decline in scoring. The expanded 48-team format delivered unexpected entertainment.
Four years after their legendary World Cup final duel, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe continue to push each other to new heights. Messi became the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe has equaled Klose's 16 goals.
Kylian Mbappé said he knew Lionel Messi would score goals, adding that he himself will keep scoring to help his team and get closer to a record.
The 2026 World Cup reached 100 goals in just 33 games, the fastest since 1958. The Adidas 'Trionda' ball and expanded 48-team format are cited as possible reasons for the goal surge, with an average of 3.09 goals per game.
Arda Güler stated there were no problems in the dressing room, attributing the team's struggles solely to an inability to score goals.
Eleven players have scored two or more goals in a single match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the tournament's offensive firepower.
