Most goals in a single World Cup match – Just Fontaine (4, 1958)
The record for most goals in a single World Cup belongs to Just Fontaine, with 13 in 1958.
Just Fontaine holds the record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup, with thirteen in six matches at the 1958 tournament.
Quick Facts
- Record holder
- Just Fontaine
- Goals in the match
- 4
- Opponent
- West Germany
- Tournament
- 1958 FIFA World Cup (Sweden)
- Round
- Third-place match
- Single-tournament total
- 13 goals (still the World Cup record)
- Position
- Forward; Striker
Lore & Background
In the 1958 FIFA World Cup, Fontaine scored 13 goals in just six matches – a feat that included putting four past defending champions West Germany in the third place playoff.
Did You Know?
- Fontaine scored a hat trick on his France debut on 17 December 1953 as France defeated Luxembourg 8–0.
- Fontaine was forced to retire early at 28 years and 11 months old because of a recurring leg injury.
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