who made the most goals in the world cup
Lionel Messi has the most goals in men’s World Cup history, with 20 goals. Kylian Mbappé is next with 19, and Miroslav Klose is third with 16.
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 20 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | 19 |
| 3 | Miroslav Klose | 16 |
Quick note
If you meant a single World Cup tournament rather than all-time history, the record is 13 goals by Just Fontaine in 1958.
