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Football is the game of goals, and a goal is that which determines the game's outcome. So, goals are one of the major attractions in a football match, whether it's a league match, an international match, or even in the FIFA World Cup. A goal in a football match not only decides the outcome of a match but also adds a milestone to a player's career. So every goal is a great achievement, which is not only enjoyed by the supporters but also makes a player an unforgettable one. And a goal in the World Cup means something special because the World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event watched and enjoyed by billions of fans around the world.
So a goal in the World Cup becomes a personal achievement and a piece of history just as it brings victory to one's team. Miroslav Klose is the World Cup's top scorer with 16 goals, while Ronaldo is the second-highest goal scorer with 15 goals. Guard Muller is the third-highest goal scorer with 14 goals while Just Fontaine is the fourth-highest goal scorer in the World Cup with 13 goals. However, if you a fan of football and would like to know more about most World Cup goal scorers of all time, then you are at the right place. So, let's begin;
Who is the most World Cup goals scorer of all time?
With 16 goals in 24 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Miroslav Klose of Germany is the most World Cup goal scorer of all time. This forward from Germany has played in four World Cups in 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 and won one FIFA World Cup in 2014. Along with numerous records, he got the FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe in 2002, and FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe in 2006, where he was selected for the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team twice in 2002, and 2006.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16 | 24 | 4 | 2014 |
Who is the second most World Cup goals scorer of all time?
With 15 goals in 19 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo from Brazil is the second-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Brazil played in three World Cups in 1998, 2002, and 2006. And won one Football World Cup in 2002. Along with numerous records, he got FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe in 2002, and FIFA World Cup Silver Ball in 2002, where he has also been awarded FIFA World Cup Final Most Valuable Player in 2002.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 15 | 19 | 3 | 2002 |
Who is the third most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
With 14 goals in 13 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Gerd Muller of West Germany is the third-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Germany has played in two World Cups in 1970, and 1974. Along with numerous records, he got the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 1970 and was also selected for the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1970. Muller is often considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Germany | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Who is the fourth most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
With 13 goals in 6 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Just Fontaine of France is the fourth-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from France played in one World Cup in 1958. Along with numerous records, Fontaine got the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 1958 and is often considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Who is the fifth most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
With 12 goals in 14 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Pele of Brazil is the fifth-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Brazil played in four World Cups in 1958, 1962, 1966, and 1970 and won three Football World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Pele is the only player who has won three FIFA Football World Cups so far and is often considered the king of football. Along with numerous records, Pele was awarded the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player in 1958, the FIFA World Cup Silver Ball in 1958, and the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 1970 (Best Player.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 12 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
Who is the sixth most World Cup goals scorer of all time?
With 11 goals in 5 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Sandor Kocsis of Hungary is the sixth-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Hungary played in one World Cup in 1954. Along with numerous records, Kocsis was awarded the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 1954 and was also selected for the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1954.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
With 11 goals in 17 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Jürgen Klinsmann of Germany is ( jointly with Sandor Kocsis of Hungary) the sixth-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Germany played in three World Cups in 1990, 1994, and 1998 and won one Football World Cup in 1990. Klinsmann is the third-highest FIFA World Cup Goal-scorer for Germany and is one of the best forwards in football.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
Who is the seventh most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
In FIFA World Cup football history, there are six players (each of whom scored 10 goals) on the seventh-most goalscorer list of all time, and they are respectively: Helmut Rahn, Gary Lineker, Gabriel Batistuta, Teofilo Cubilas, Thomas Muller, and Grzegorz Lato. Here are the brief details of these six in the FIFA Football World Cup:
With 10 goals in 10 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Helmut Rahn of Germany is the seventh-most World Cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Germany played in two World Cups in 1954, and 1958, and won one World Cup in 1954. Along with numerous records, Rahn was included in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1954 and got the FIFA World Cup Silver Boot in 1958.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
With 10 goals in 12 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Gary Lineker of England is on the list of the seventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from England played in two World Cups in 1986 and 1990. Along with numerous records, Lineker got the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 1986 and was also included in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1986.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
With 10 goals in 12 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Gabriel Batistuta of Argentina is on the list of the seventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Argentina played in three World Cups in 1994, 1998, and 2002. Along with numerous records, Batistuta was awarded the FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe in 1998, which was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA World Cup hosted by France.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 10 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
With 10 goals in 13 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Teofilo Cubillas of Peru is on the list of the seventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Peru played in three World Cups in 1970, 1978, and 1982 and is also the top-scorer for Peru in the FIFA Football World Cup.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
With 10 goals in 16 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Thomas Muller of Germany is on the list of the seventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Germany played in four World Cups in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 and won one FIFA Football World Cup in 2014. Along with numerous records, Muller got the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2010, the FIFA World Cup Silver Boot in 2014, and the FIFA World Cup Silver Ball in 2014, and also included in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team twice in 2010, and 2014.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
With 10 goals in 20 matches in the FIFA World Cup, Grzegorz Lato of Poland is on the list of the seventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time. This forward from Poland played in three World Cups in 1974, 1978, and 1982 and is the top scorer for Poland in the FIFA Football World Cup. Along with numerous records, Lato won the FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe in 1974 and was also included in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1974.
| Country | Goal | Match | World Cup Played | World Cup Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
Who is the eighth most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
In FIFA World Cup football history, there are ten players (each of whom scored 9 goals) on the eighth-highest goalscorer list of all time. The eighth-most World Cup goals scorers of all time are respectively: Ademir(Brazil), Eusebio(Portugal), Christian Vien(Italy), Vava(Brazil), David Villa(Spain), Paolo Rossi(Italy), Jairzinho(Brazil), Roberto Baggio(Italy), Karl Heinz Rummenigge(West Germany), and Uwe Seeler(West Germany).
Who is the ninth most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
In FIFA World Cup football history, there are six players (each of whom scored 8 goals) on the ninth-highest goalscorer list of all time. The ninth-most World Cup goals scorers of all time are respectively: Guillermo Stabile (Argentina), Leonidas (Brazil), Oscar Miguez(Uruguay), Rivaldo(Brazil), Rudi Voller(West Germany), and Diego Maradona(Argentina).
Who is the tenth most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
In FIFA World Cup football history, there are eight players (each of whom scored 7 goals) on the tenth-highest goalscorer list of all time. The tenth-most World Cup goals scorers of all time are respectively: Oldrich Nejedly(Czechoslovakia), Lajos Tichy(Hungry), Careca(Brazil), Johnny Rep(Netherlands), Andrzej Szarmach (Poland), Luis Suarez(Uruguay), Hans Schafer(West Germany), and Christiano Ronaldo(Portugal).
Who is the eleventh most World Cup goal scorer of all time?
In FIFA World Cup football history, there are thirty-eight players (each of whom scored 7 goals) on the eleventh-highest goalscorer list of all time. The eleventh-most world cup goals scorer of all time are respectively: Josef Hugi(Switzerland), Oleg Salenko(Russia), Gyorgy Sarosi(Hungry), Max Morlock(West Germany), Erich Probst(Austria), Harry Kane(England), Salvatore Schillaci(Italy), Davor Suker(Yugoslavia, Croatia), James Rodriguez(Columbia), Helmut Haller(West Germany), Hristo Stocchkov(Bulgaria), Diego Forlan(Uruguay), Neymar(Brazil), Asamoah Gyan(Ghana), Dennis Bergkamp(Netherland), Rob Rensenbrink(Netherland), Rivellino(Brazil), Bebeto(Brazil), Arjen Robben(Netherland), Zbigniew Boniek(Poland), Thierry Henry(France), Wesley Sneijder(Netherland, Robin van Persie(Netherland), Mario Kempes(Argentina), Lionel Messi(Argentina), and Lothar Matthaus(West Germany, Germany).
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