All-Time Top Goal Scorers at the World Cup

Special Report

November 19, 2022 11:00 am

Source: Keystone / Hulton Archive via Getty Images

17. Vavá (Brazil)
> Total goals scored: 9 (in 10 matches)
> Avg goals per game: 0.9
> World Cups played: 2: 1958, 1962

Source: Martin Rose / Bongarts via Getty Images

16. Christian Vieri (Italy)
> Total goals scored: 9 (in 9 matches)
> Avg goals per game: 1.0
> World Cups played: 2: 1998, 2002

24/7 Wall St.
40 Most Successful Athletes of the 21st Century

Source: Hulton Archive / Hulton Archive via Getty Images

15. Eusébio (Portugal)
> Total goals scored: 9 (in 6 matches)
> Avg goals per game: 1.5
> World Cups played: 1: 1966

PraÃÂ§a dos ÃÂdolos, Allianz Pa... by Roberto Sabino

PraÃÂ§a dos ÃÂdolos, Allianz Pa... (CC BY 2.0) by Roberto Sabino

14. Ademir (Brazil)
> Total goals scored: 9 (in 6 matches)
> Avg goals per game: 1.5
> World Cups played: 1: 1950

Bundesarchiv Bild 183-N0706-0040, Fuu00dfball-WM, VR Polen - Brasilien 1-0 by Bundesarchiv

Bundesarchiv Bild 183-N0706-0040, Fuu00dfball-WM, VR Polen - Brasilien 1-0 (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE) by Bundesarchiv

13. Grzegorz Lato (Poland)
> Total goals scored: 10 (in 20 matches)
> Avg goals per game: 0.5
> World Cups played: 3: 1974, 1978, 1982

Sponsored: Tips for Investing

A financial advisor can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of investment properties. Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.

Investing in real estate can diversify your portfolio. But expanding your horizons may add additional costs. If you’re an investor looking to minimize expenses, consider checking out online brokerages. They often offer low investment fees, helping you maximize your profit.