FIFA World Cup goal scoring record: This French striker’s 13-goal masterclass in Sweden 1958 with a borrowed boot
Published on: Sept. 19, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Football fans anticipate the 2026 World Cup. The record for most goals in a single tournament still belongs to Just Fontaine. He scored 13 goals in 1958. Many players scored high during 1950-1970. Modern stars like Messi and Ronaldo did not reach those numbers. Fontaine even wore borrowed boots during his record run.
