World Cup Goalscorers
Since it's incarnation in 1930 the World Cu has been the measure of a player. It is the time when the best players in the world are expected to perform but we thought that why look at individuals goal scoring record when we can list the whole Nations goals, so here it is the 10 highest World Cup scoring Countries of all time. Wooo Brazil 2014!
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| The King of Kings - Henrik Larsson |
10. Sweden - 74 goals
We kick off the list with an always strong side, Sweden. Perhaps one of the most consistent Nations in Europe Sweden have appeared at 11 World Cups and there joint top World Cup goalscorer is a personal Hero of mine, Henrik Larsson with an impressive 5 goals throughout 3 tournaments.
9. Uruguay - 76 goals
The original setting for the World Cup, it is only fitting that Uruguay make the list. A recent establishment of some world class strikers like Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan have been key to the success of the South Americans, most recently the finished 3rd in the 2010 World Cup.
8. England - 77 goals
Yes England just beat off Uruguay to steal 8th place. A total of 77 goals shows a decent tally, however that I could see Uruguay taking this spot after the World Cup this year in Brazil. One thing which did surprise me is that Emile Heskey, a man terrorized by the whole England Nation has scored just one less goal than Alan Shearer.
7. Hungary - 87 goals
The most surprising of the list by far is Hungary. A team which in recent years have failed to make little impact in World football having been unable to qualify for the World Cup since 1986, which makes the fact they managed their way onto the list so much more impressive.
6. Spain - 88 goals
Who'd have thunk it? The reigning World Champions and European Champions only manage the take the number 6 spot. There recent rise to prominence has been basically the reason they are on the list, in fact 2 World Cups ago Spain would have been nowhere near the top 10!
5. France - 96 goals
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| Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in one tournamnet. |
Constantly one of the bigger teams in Europe, France have shown a real dip in form in recent years, however did finish runner up in the 2006 World Cup narrowly being beaten on penalties by Italy. There highest World Cu goalscorer is Just Fontaine with 13, all of which he scored in the one tournament, that's unbelievable tekkers.
4. Argentina - 123 goals
The South American giants are a force to be reckoned with. It amazes me how everyone can overlook the so easily as challengers to the World Cup this year. For most countries a world class player like Maradona only ever happen once, but for Argentina lightning struck twice in the shape of Lionel Messi.
3. Italy - 126 goals
Not hugely surprising that the Italian take the bronze medal on our list, they are a tremendous footballing Nation. Four time Champions including 2006. Italy did however disappoint greatly in South Africa 2010 when they failed to reach the knock-out stages, I don't see that happening to them in Brazil though.
2. Germany - 206 goals
A whole 80 goals more than Italy, the Germans are one of the favourites for Brazil 2014. Joint leading goal scorers with 14 each are two legends Gerd Muller and Miroslav Klose. There presence at virtually every World Cup is key to the number of goals they have scored.
And Now the moment you have all been waiting for the highest World Cup goal scoring nation is...
1. Brazil - 209 goals
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| Maybe that's why Brazil are so good. |
Taking our coveted #1 spot is arguably the greatest footballing country ever, Brazil. They just surpass Germany by 3 goals but with ex-stars like Pele, Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Zico just to name a few it is no shock that they are the highest scroing Country. Who knows this year playing on homeground they might just be able to lift the World Cup for a 6th time!
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