The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament came to an end on Sunday as Spain emerged winner of the tournament after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey.
DAILY POST brings you the top twelve highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in the history of the tournament.
Hungary is ranked the number one nation after scoring 27 goals in the 1954 edition of the World Cup.
Behind Hungary is West Germany in second position after scoring 25 goals in the 1954 World Cup.
Countries that scored the most goals in one edition of the FIFA World Cup in history:
1st) Hungary in 1954 – 27 goals
2nd) West Germany in 1954 – 25 goals
3rd) France in 1958 – 23 goals
4th) Brazil in 1950 – 22 goals
5th) England in 2026 – 20 goals
5th) France in 2026 – 20 goals
7th) Brazil in 1970 – 19 goals
7th) Argentina in 2026 – 19 goals
9th) Argentina in 1930 – 18 goals
9th) Brazil in 2002 – 18 goals
9th) Germany in 2014 – 18 goals
12th) Austria in 1954 – 17 goals
12th) Portugal in 1966 – 17 goals
12th) West Germany in 1970 – 17 goals
Top 12 highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in history
