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World Cup Career Goals, 1930 to 2026

Kylian Mbappe is the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 22 goals after 2026, passing Messi (21) and Klose (16). Cumulative men's goals by tournament.

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  • In 2026, Kylian Mbappé ranks #1 with 22, ahead of Lionel Messi (21) and Miroslav Klose (16).
  • Back in 1930, Guillermo Stábile was #1 with 8.
  • The top spot changed hands 7 times, first to Ademir in 1950, most recently to Kylian Mbappé in 2026.
  • Biggest climber: Kylian Mbappé, from #14 in 2018 to #1 in 2026.

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Kylian Mbappé finished the 2026 World Cup with 22 goals: 4 in 2018, 8 in 2022 and 10 in 2026. That passes Miroslav Klose's 16, the record from 2014, and edges Lionel Messi, who has 21 after 8 more goals in 2026. Mbappé won the Golden Boot in 2022 and 2026, the first player to win it twice. Spain won the 2026 final, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

Behind them come Ronaldo Nazário with 15, Gerd Müller and Harry Kane with 14 each (Kane has 6 each in 2018 and 2026 and 2 in 2022), Just Fontaine with 13 and Pelé with 12. The record has passed through a short list of names: Stabile 8 (1930), Ademir 9 (1950), Kocsis 11 (1954), Fontaine 13 (1958), Müller 14 (1974), Ronaldo 15 (2006), Klose 16 (2014). Own goals and shoot-out penalties do not count, and Fontaine's 13 in 1958 remain the most in one tournament.

The data

Source: Wikipedia, per-tournament 'Goalscorers' sections of each FIFA World Cup page (1930-2022) and 2026 FIFA World Cup page, summed cumulatively; totals checked against 'List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers'. Retrieved November 4, 2026. Own goals and penalty shoot-out goals are not counted. Leonidas' 1934 goal is credited per FIFA's 2006 revision (8 total). 2026 tournament included (final 19 July 2026). Zeros before a player's debut.

World Cup Career Goals, Cumulative men's World Cup goals at each tournament, 1930–2026
Date🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé🇦🇷 Lionel Messi🇩🇪 Miroslav Klose🇧🇷 Ronaldo Nazário🇩🇪 Gerd Müller🇬🇧 Harry Kane🇫🇷 Just Fontaine🇧🇷 Pelé🇭🇺 Sándor Kocsis🇩🇪 Jürgen Klinsmann🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo🇧🇷 Ademir🇦🇷 Guillermo Stábile🇧🇷 Leônidas
193000000000000080
193400000000000081
193800000000000088
195000000000000988
1954000000001100988
19580000001361100988
19620000001371100988
19660000001381100988
1970000010013121100988
1974000014013121100988
1978000014013121100988
1982000014013121100988
1986000014013121100988
1990000014013121130988
1994000014013121180988
19980004140131211110988
200200512140131211110988
2006011015140131211111988
2010011415140131211112988
2014051615140131211113988
2018461615146131211117988
202212131615148131211118988
20262221161514141312111111988

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?

Kylian Mbappé, with 22 World Cup goals after the 2026 tournament. Lionel Messi has 21 and Miroslav Klose 16.

Who held the World Cup scoring record before Mbappé?

Miroslav Klose held it with 16 goals from 2014 until Mbappé passed him in 2026. Ronaldo Nazário had set it at 15 in 2006.

Who scored the most goals in a single World Cup?

Just Fontaine scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, which remains the single-tournament record.

Where does this data come from?

Wikipedia, per-tournament 'Goalscorers' sections of each FIFA World Cup page (1930-2022) and 2026 FIFA World Cup page, summed cumulatively; totals checked against 'List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers'. Retrieved November 4, 2026. Own goals and penalty shoot-out goals are not counted. Leonidas' 1934 goal is credited per FIFA's 2006 revision (8 total). 2026 tournament included (final 19 July 2026). Zeros before a player's debut. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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