Most World Cup Goals by Country โ All-Time Top Scoring Nations
Brazil are the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and they are also the highest scoring nation of all time. Germany are four goals behind in second, with four titles of their own. Below is the complete all-time ranking of countries by total goals scored at the FIFA World Cup, updated for the 2026 tournament in North America.
| Rank | Country | Goals | Appearances | Titles | Goals / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅ | ๐ง๐ท Brazil | 247 | 23 | 5 ๐ | 2.08 |
| ๐ฅ | ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | 243 | 21 | 4 ๐ | 2.09 |
| ๐ฅ | ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina | 171 | 19 | 3 ๐ | 1.78 |
| 4 | ๐ซ๐ท France | 156 | 17 | 2 ๐ | 1.93 |
| 5 | ๐ฎ๐น Italy | 128 | 18 | 4 ๐ | 1.54 |
| 6 | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England | 124 | 17 | 1 ๐ | 1.51 |
| 7 | ๐ช๐ธ Spain | 122 | 17 | 2 ๐ | 1.63 |
| 8 | ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands | 107 | 12 | โ | 1.81 |
| 9 | ๐บ๐พ Uruguay | 92 | 15 | 2 ๐ | 1.48 |
| 10 | ๐ธ๐ช Sweden | 87 | 13 | โ | 1.58 |
| 11 | ๐ญ๐บ Hungary | 87 | 9 | โ | 2.72 |
| 12 | ๐ง๐ช Belgium | 83 | 15 | โ | 1.46 |
| 13 | ๐ท๐บ Russia / Soviet Union | 77 | 11 | โ | 1.71 |
| 14 | ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico | 72 | 18 | โ | 1.11 |
| 15 | ๐ท๐ธ Serbia / Yugoslavia | 71 | 13 | โ | 1.45 |
| 16 | ๐ต๐น Portugal | 69 | 9 | โ | 1.73 |
| 17 | ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland | 65 | 13 | โ | 1.38 |
| 18 | ๐บ๐ธ USA | 51 | 12 | โ | 1.21 |
| 19 | ๐ต๐ฑ Poland | 49 | 9 | โ | 1.29 |
| 20 | ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia / Czechoslovakia | 49 | 10 | โ | 1.36 |
| 21 | ๐ญ๐ท Croatia | 49 | 7 | โ | 1.44 |
| 22 | ๐ฆ๐น Austria | 49 | 8 | โ | 1.48 |
Key Facts
- โBrazil and Germany have been neck and neck for decades. Germany overtook Brazil during the famous 7-1 semi-final in 2014 but Brazil reclaimed the lead by the end of that tournament.
- โHungary's 2.72 goals per game is the best rate in the table by a distance, from a nation that has never won the World Cup. Their 1954 squad was one of the greatest teams never to lift the trophy.
- โEngland crossed the 100 goal mark at the 2022 World Cup when Marcus Rashford scored against Wales.
- โThe Netherlands have 107 goals and have never won the World Cup โ the most goals by any country without a title.
- โCroatia only debuted in 1998 but already have 49 goals and a runners-up finish in 2018. Extraordinary for a country of 4 million people.
- โThe 104-match 2026 World Cup moved this table more than any tournament before it. Germany added 14 goals to close within four of Brazil, Switzerland climbed into the top 20, and Spain won a second title.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has scored the most goals in World Cup history?
Brazil have scored the most goals in World Cup history with 247 goals across 23 appearances. Germany are second with 243. Brazil also hold the record for World Cup titles with five.
How many World Cup goals has Brazil scored?
Brazil have scored 247 World Cup goals across 23 tournament appearances. They average 2.08 goals per game, a shade behind Germany among the all-time top three scorers.
How many World Cup goals has Germany scored?
Germany have scored 243 World Cup goals across 21 tournament appearances, with a goals per game average of 2.09 โ the highest among the top five nations. They have won the World Cup four times.
Which country has the best goals per game ratio at the World Cup?
Hungary, on 2.72 goals per game across nine tournaments, and they have never won the title. Germany's 2.09 is the best of any nation still competing.
Has England scored 100 World Cup goals?
Yes. England crossed the 100 goal mark at the 2022 World Cup when Marcus Rashford scored against Wales in the group stage. Twenty more in 2026 took them to 124 across 17 World Cup appearances.
Which country has scored the most World Cup goals without winning the tournament?
The Netherlands have scored 107 World Cup goals across 12 appearances without ever winning the trophy. They have been to three World Cup finals โ 1974, 1978 and 2010 โ and lost them all.
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