Stats: Most goals scored and conceded in a single FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is the most awaited of all Football tournaments and with that tag comes great expectations. The fans expect entertainment at the World Cup. Here we take a look at the most goals scored and conceded in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Most Goals Scored in One Tournament
Team Year Goals Matches Position
Hungary 1954 27 5 2
West Germany 1954 25 6 1
France 1958 23 6 3
Brazil 1950 22 6 2
Brazil 1970 19 6 1
Argentina 1930 18 5 2
Brazil 2002 18 7 1
Austria 1954 17 5 3
Portugal 1966 17 6 3
West Germany 1970 17 6 3
Uruguay 1954 16 5 4
Brazil 1958 16 6 1
Poland 1974 16 7 3
France 1982 16 7 4
Germany 2010 16 7 3
Most Goals Conceded in One Tournament
Team Year Goals Matches Position
South Korea 1954 16 2 16/16
Sweden 1950 15 6 3/13
France 1958 15 5 3/16
Belgium 1986 14 7 4/24
Zaire 1974 14 3 16/16
Haiti 1974 14 3 15/16
West Germany 1958 14 6 4/16
West Germany 1954 14 6 1/16
El Salvador 1982 13 3 24/24
Mexico 1930 13 3 13/13

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