Countries that have scored 100 or more goals in FIFA World Cup
Only eight nations have achieved this feat.
Playing in the FIFA World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Every nation dreams of representing themselves in one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. However, some countries are so accustomed to competing in international football tournaments that they break records and become regulars in the sport.
Brazil, Germany, and Spain, to mention a few, have steamrolled the FIFA World Cup, which is rather astounding. Brazil are the only non-European country to have won the record five times. This is fantastic for such a footballing nation.
All eight countries with 100 or more World Cup goals.
| S.No. | Nation | Total World Cup goals |
| 8 | Netherlands | 103 |
| 7 | England | 108 |
| 6 | Spain | 108 |
| 5 | Italy | 128 |
| 4 | France | 136 |
| 3 | Argentina | 152 |
| 2 | Brazil | 241 |
| 1 | Germany | 241 |
8. Netherlands – 103
The only country on this list to score 100 goals at the FIFA World Cup but never win it. The Dutch crossed the 100-goal mark in their recent World Cup 2026 match. A 5-1 win over Sweden helped them achieve this feat.
7. England – 108
The Three Lions joined the elite list in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. England joined the 100-goals at World Cup club when Marcus Rashford scored past Danny Ward during the Wales vs England, Group B clash in Qatar. Rashford scored two in the night, with his second becoming the milestone goal for the Three Lions.
6. Spain – 108
Spain are one of the recent additions to this list. A 7-0 thumping of Costa Rica propelled La Roja to the 100-goal mark in the FIFA World Cup. This European nation has appeared in 17 FIFA World Cups. Including the 2010 triumph in South Africa.
With the 2026 edition underway, their tally now stands at 108 goals in World Cups. They are the first European country to win a FIFA World Cup that was not staged in Europe. From 2008 to 2012, they earned the FIFA team of the year thrice, the second most by any nation after Brazil.
5. Italy – 128
Italy are equal with Germany, as a European nation, for the most World Cup titles (4), having appeared in the tournament 18 times out of 22 and reached six finals. They are the fifth most prolific goal-scoring team in FIFA World Cups.
Italy’s last title came in 2006. They have yet to go past the group stage since.
The country has slipped down the rankings after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. More recently, they missed the 2026 World Cup.
4. France – 136
France are one of the most powerful countries, with a strong roster and many World Cup-winning legends. Having won the World Cup twice, France are one of the few teams to have scored the most goals in FIFA World Cups.
They have appeared in the FIFA World Cup 16 times. Their most recent victory came in the 2018 World Cup. Didier Deschamps joined Franz Beckenbauer and Mario Zagallo as World Cup winners as manager and player.
3. Argentina – 152
South America’s second most successful country, having won the World Cup thrice, in 1978, 1986 and 2022. The South American juggernaut have played in 18 FIFA World Cups. They lost three finals in 1930, 1990, and 2014
They are the third most prolific goal-scorer in World Cup history. From Diego Maradona to Lionel Messi, the country has produced world-class players. They recently won the 2022 edition and are considered favourites to win the World Cup in 2026.
2. Brazil – 241
Brazil are the only country to have lifted the World Cup five times and the only country to have appeared in every edition of the competition. 22 times from 1930 to 2026. Their most recent World Cup victory occurred in 2002.
They are the only South American team to achieve this feat since. Brazil remain the only country to have never competed in a World Cup play-off and the only country to have won it on four different continents: Europe (1958 Sweden), South America (1962 Chile), North America (1970 Mexico and 1994 United States), and Asia (2002 Korea/Japan).
1. Germany – 241
Despite being divided between West and East Germany in the past, Germany have been a successful nation in the event. They have four World Cup trophies, the latest of which they won in 2014. Miroslav Klose of Germany is the World Cup’s leading scorer with 16 goals.
They are also the only nation to have scored the most goals in World Cups, having competed in 20 World Cups and remaining a well-established side in football.
*last updated on 21 june 2026, before spain vs saudi arabia wc 2026 match.
Number of nations with 100 or more World Cup goals?
Eight nations share this amazing feat.
How many goals have Netherlands scored in total in this competition?
With their 5-1 win over Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, they stand with 103 goals.
Which nations hold the record for most WC goals?
Germany and Brazil are tied with 241 WC goals.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.