List of first goal scorers at all FIFA World Cup editions ft. Julian Quinones

The 2026 edition begins on June 11!

Scoring on the grandest stage of football is an achievement in itself, but finding the net in the opening game is also what many stars look out for. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see 1,248 players among the 48 nations battling for the gold.

The first-ever edition of the flagship tournament took place in 1930 and since then every edition has featured a memorable goal. The opening goal at the World Cup carries special significance. This is where all the action begins. Some of the first goal scorers are unexpected names, while others have been some legendary players to find the net.

These goals have helped the stars cement their name in the history books for their nations and the biggest stage of them all.

France’s Lucien Laurent is the first goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. He scored a sensational goal against Mexico in the 1930 edition of the mega competition. When it comes to the 2026 edition, XYZ of the national team scored the first goal against Bafana Bafana in the opening game of the tournament.

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List of all first goal scorers at all World Cup editions

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