32 teams will be fighting for the most coveted prize in the history of world football. The 22nd edition of the Football World Cup is upon us and the players along with the fans are ready for some epic football action. Throughout its history, the tournament has witnessed some of the all-time greats cement their legacy. So, today, we’ll take a look at the top scorers in Football World Cup.
In this list, we’ll include the top five scorers in the Football World Cup who are currently active.
5. J. Rodriguez – 6 Goals
Rodriguez has played with one of the best football players across the globe. The Colombian football player has scored six goals in his eight World Cup matches. Rodriguez has played in two World Cup editions – 2014 and 2018.
Interestingly, in the 2018 edition, Rodriguez didn’t score a goal in all matches. The attacking midfielder has been a crucial part of the Colombian attacking strategy.
4. H. Kane – 6 Goals
Many football experts hold H. Kane in high regard when it comes to playing for England. The Tottenham Hotspur player has scored six goals in his six World Cup matches.
The 2022 Football World Cup will be Kane’s second World Cup campaign. Furthermore, Kane won the Golden Boot in the 2018 World Cup and dominated other teams. This year, the 29-year-old striker is set to score more goals this tournament.
3. C. Ronaldo – 7 Goals
Ronaldo is arguably one of the greatest footballers. The Portugal native has broken multiple records and is currently the all-time highest goal scorer in the history of the world. Ronaldo comes in at number 3 on this list, having scored seven goals in the Football World Cup.
Ronaldo has played in a staggering four Football World Cup editions. The 37-year-old striker will be playing his last World Cup and will be one of the oldest players to play in the tournament.
2. L. Suarez – 7 Goals
Suarez’s football career catapulted when he joined FC Barcelona in 2014. The Uruguayan striker has scored seven goals so far in the Football World Cup. The former Ajax played his first World Cup match in 2010 and he has scored in every World Cup edition since then.
Suarez’s current goal conversion rate in World Cup is 0.54, having scored seven goals in 13 appearances. This is Suarez’s last World Cup and he will make sure to have a good time by winning the World Cup once again for his nation.
1. T. Muller – 10 Goals
Muller is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Football World Cup. The German attacking midfielder will play his fourth Football World Cup. Furthermore, this is the last time that the world will see Muller playing in a World Cup match.
Muller has scored 10 goals in his 16 World Cup appearances. Moreover, the 33-year-old forward is very close to becoming the all-time top scorer in the history of the Football World Cup by surpassing M. Klose – 16 goals.
All-Time Football World Cup Top Scores
| S. No. | Player Name | Goals | Matches Played |
| 1 | M. Klose | 16 | 24 |
| 2 | Ronaldo | 15 | 19 |
| 3 | G. Muller | 14 | 13 |
| 4 | J. Fontaine | 13 | 6 |
| 5 | Pele | 12 | 14 |
| 6 | S. Kocsis | 11 | 5 |
| 7 | J. Klinsmann | 11 | 17 |
| 8 | G. Lineker | 10 | 12 |
| 9 | G. Batistuta | 10 | 12 |
| 10 | T. Muller | 10 | 16 |
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