What are the fifa world cup tournament totals (goals & matches)?

Total goals and matches at every FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2026 — sortable tournament-by-tournament summary.

Who is the all-time FIFA World Cup top scorer?

Lionel Messi (Argentina) is the all-time FIFA World Cup top scorer with 21 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's 16 in 2026.

Through the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 158 goals have been scored in 88 matches.

How every FIFA World Cup compares by total goals and matches played.

Year	Goals	Matches	G/M
2026(Through quarterfinals · updated Jul 12, 2026)	158	88	1.80
2022	172	64	2.69
2018	169	64	2.64
2014	171	64	2.67
2010	145	64	2.27
2006	147	64	2.30
2002	161	64	2.52
1998	171	64	2.67
1994	141	52	2.71
1990	115	52	2.21
1986	132	52	2.54
1982	146	52	2.81