Most goals scored in a World Cup tournament

Most Goals in FIFA World Cup
Most goals scored in a World Cup tournament

#4 2006 Germany 147 goals

The FIFA World Cup returned to Europe after the 2002 excursion to Asia and surely European teams backing themselves to win the coveted trophy in familiar backgrounds. The 2006 World Cup was hosted by Germany for the first time and a goals galore was expected. Italy beat France 5-3 in penalties to win the World Cup for the 4th time. Second behind Brazil who have five.

Hosts Germany did not go empty handed though, they came third after beating Portugal in the 3rd place play-off. They also scored the most goals in the tournament with 14 goals with their talisman Miraslav Klose topping it with 5 goals and the Golden Boot award.

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