Iconic FIFA World Cup Records
Records that shape the FIFA World Cup story — from Fontaine's 13 goals to Messi surpassing Klose in 2026.
Most goals in a single tournament
13 — Just Fontaine
France · 1958 · still unmatched
Most career WC goals
21 — Lionel Messi
Argentina · 2006–2026 · surpassed Klose (16) in 2026
Fastest goal
10.8 sec — Hakan Şükür
Türkiye vs South Korea · 2002
Oldest scorer
42y 39d — Roger Milla
Cameroon vs Russia · 1994
Youngest scorer
17y 239d — Pelé
Brazil vs Wales · 1958
Most finals played
5 — Lothar Matthäus
Germany · 1982–1998
Most titles (player)
3 — Pelé
Brazil · 1958, 1962, 1970
Most goals in a final
3 — Geoff Hurst
England 4–2 W. Germany · 1966