The Country Sitting Atop This World Cup Record List Will Surprise Many Fans

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded on Sunday, with Spain lifting the trophy after edging Argentina 1-0 in the final played in New Jersey.

ZINGTIE takes a look at the 12 national teams that have recorded the highest number of goals in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Hungary occupies the top spot after finding the back of the net 27 times during the 1954 FIFA World Cup.

West Germany follows in second place, having scored 25 goals in the same 1954 tournament.

Nations with the highest goal tallies in a single FIFA World Cup edition:

1st) Hungary in 1954 – 27 goals

2nd) West Germany in 1954 – 25 goals

3rd) France in 1958 – 23 goals

4th) Brazil in 1950 – 22 goals

5th) England in 2026 – 20 goals

5th) France in 2026 – 20 goals

7th) Brazil in 1970 – 19 goals

7th) Argentina in 2026 – 19 goals

9th) Argentina in 1930 – 18 goals

9th) Brazil in 2002 – 18 goals

9th) Germany in 2014 – 18 goals

12th) Austria in 1954 – 17 goals

12th) Portugal in 1966 – 17 goals

12th) West Germany in 1970 – 17 goals

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