Highest goalscorers in a single World Cup
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
Arriving with only one pair of boots that tore before France's opening match, striker Just Fontaine went on to set the World Cup's single‑edition scoring record, netting at a rate of one goal every 42 minutes across just six games. As of 2 July 2026, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi have each scored six goals in the ongoing tournament, keeping alive the possibility of surpassing Fontaine's long‑standing mark.
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