FIFA World Cup: Top Scorers by Year
Ronaldo and Fontaine Lead the Way
Cristiano Ronaldo is among the all-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history, having netted 15 goals for Portugal, including two in the 2002 final. However, Ronaldo is second only to Frenchman Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals at a single World Cup with 13 in 1958, a feat he achieved in just six games.
Other Notable Scorers
Among other notable players who have made their mark in the FIFA World Cup are Miroslav Klose, Gerd Müller, Ronaldo (Brazil), and Lionel Messi, all of whom have scored more than 10 goals. Klose is the all-time leading goalscorer with 16 goals, followed by Müller with 14 and Ronaldo and Messi with 13 each. Messi is still the tournament's most prolific active player.
Record-Breaking 2026 World Cup
The next FIFA World Cup is set to take place in 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, marking the first time that the World Cup final has been held in North America since 1994. The 2026 tournament will be expanded to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions, promising even more excitement and record-breaking performances.
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