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The 2018 FIFA World Cup, which took place from June 14th, has concluded. The French national team is once again world champion, winning its second title after defeating Croatia 4-2. A total of 169 goals were scored during the tournament. However, the top scorer was not from either of the teams that played in the final.
According to FIFA data, the top scorer in this quadrennial global football event was Harry Kane. The English player scored six goals during the World Cup in Russia. Unfortunately, England was eliminated in the semi-finals after losing to Croatia 1-2.
Meanwhile, Antoine Griezmann, Romelu Lukaku, Denis Cheryshev, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé each scored four goals in the World Cup held in Russia. Seven players scored three goals, thirteen players scored two goals, and ninety-six players each scored one goal.
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