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15 All-Time Leading Goalscorers in FIFA World Cup History

Akbar Ridwan 27/04/2026 19:10 WIB

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It is recorded that there were 2,720 goals scored in 964 matches during the 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup.

Top 15 All-Time Scorers in the FIFA World Cup (1930-2022)

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According to a report by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), there were 2,720 goals scored in 964 matches during the 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup.

The first edition took place in Uruguay in 1930, while the 22nd edition was held in Qatar in 2022.

Throughout the history of the World Cup, FIFA records Miroslav Klose as the top scorer or the player who has scored the most goals.

The German striker scored 16 goals, consisting of five goals each in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, four goals in the 2010 World Cup, and two goals in the 2014 World Cup.

In second place is Brazilian striker Ronaldo with a total of 15 goals. He scored four goals in the 1998 World Cup, eight goals in the 2002 World Cup, and three goals in the 2006 World Cup.

Here are the top 15 scorers in the history of the World Cup from 1930-2022:

Miroslav Klose (Germany): 16 goals
Ronaldo (Brazil): 15 goals
Gerd Muller (Germany): 14 goals
Just Fontaine (France): 13 goals
Lionel Messi (Argentina): 13 goals
Kylian Mbappe (France): 12 goals
Pele (Brazil): 12 goals
Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany): 11 goals
Sandor Kocsis (Hungary): 11 goals
Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina): 10 goals
Teofilo Cubillas (Peru): 10 goals
Grzegorz Lato (Poland): 10 goals
Gary Lineker (England): 10 goals
Thomas Muller (Germany): 10 goals
Helmut Rahn (Germany): 10 goals

This record could change during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States (US), Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

Those who have the potential to add to their goal tally are Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo also has the potential to join the ranks of the top scorers after scoring eight goals during the football tournament.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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