Who scored the most goals in World Cup history?

Miroslav Klose of Germany holds the record with 16 goals across 4 World Cups (2002-2014).

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?

Brazil has won the most World Cups with 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).

What is the highest-scoring World Cup match?

Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982, the highest-scoring match in World Cup history.

Who is the youngest player to score in a World Cup?

Pelé of Brazil scored at 17 years and 239 days old in the 1958 World Cup against Wales.

What is the fastest goal in World Cup history?

Hakan Şükür of Turkey scored just 11 seconds into the 2002 third-place match against South Korea.

Which World Cup had the highest total attendance?

The 1994 World Cup in the USA had total attendance of 3,587,538, averaging 68,991 per match.

All-Time Stats

World Cup Records

The greatest achievements in World Cup history. Records that have stood the test of time and ones that might fall in 2026.

Last updated: March 2026 · Source: FIFA

Team Records

Most World Cup Wins

Brazil

5 titles1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002

Most Finals Appearances

Germany

8 finalsWon 4, Lost 4

Most Goals (All Time)

Germany

232 goals109 matches

Most Matches Played

Germany

112 matches1934-2022

Biggest Win

Hungary vs El Salvador

10-11982

Most Consecutive Wins

Brazil

11 matches2002-2006

Longest Unbeaten Run

Brazil

13 matches1958-1966

Most Goals in a Tournament

Hungary

27 goals1954 (5 matches)

Player Records

Most Goals (Career)

Miroslav Klose (GER)

16 goals

2002-2014 (4 WCs)

Most Goals (Single Tournament)

Just Fontaine (FRA)

13 goals

1958

Most Goals (Single Match)

Oleg Salenko (RUS)

5 goals

vs Cameroon, 1994

Most Appearances

Lothar Matthäus (GER)

25 matches

1982-1998 (5 WCs)

Youngest Scorer

Pelé (BRA)

17 years, 239 days

1958 vs Wales

Oldest Scorer

Roger Milla (CMR)

42 years, 39 days

1994 vs Russia

Fastest Goal

Hakan Şükür (TUR)

11 seconds

2002 vs South Korea

Most World Cup Finals Played

Cafu (BRA)

3 finals

1994, 1998, 2002

Most Assists (Career)

Diego Maradona (ARG)

8 assists

1982-1994

Goalkeeper Records

Most Clean Sheets

Peter Shilton (ENG)

10 clean sheets1982-1990

Longest Unbeaten Streak

Walter Zenga (ITA)

517 minutes1990

Most Saves (Single Match)

Tim Howard (USA)

16 savesvs Belgium, 2014

Most Penalty Saves

Harald Schumacher (GER)

4 saves1982-1986

Attendance Records

Highest Total Attendance

USA 1994

3,587,538

68,991 per match

Highest Single Match

1950 Final (Brazil)

199,854*

*Disputed, official: 173,850

Modern Era Record

2014 Final (Brazil)

74,738

Germany vs Argentina

Opening Match Record

South Africa 2010

84,490

South Africa vs Mexico

Records to Watch in 2026

These records could potentially be broken at the 2026 World Cup:

Klose's 16 Goals

Threat: Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, age 27)

Could reach with 2-3 more World Cups

Most Appearances (25)

Threat: Cristiano Ronaldo (22)

Would need to play in 2026

Oldest Scorer

Threat: Cristiano Ronaldo (41 in 2026)

Could break if he scores

Most WC Finals

Threat: Several active players at 1-2

Finals yet to be determined

USA 94 Attendance

Threat: 2026 Tournament

48 teams = more matches = likely new record

Quirky World Cup Facts

Paul the Octopus

Correctly predicted 8/8 matches in 2010, including Spain winning the final.

Only Undefeated Champion

Brazil 1970 is the only team to win every match in a World Cup without drawing.

First Red Card

Red/yellow cards introduced in 1970. First red shown in 1974 to Chile's Carlos Caszely.

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