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World Cup Scoring Legends: A Quick Rundown

Miroslav Klose, until recently, held the record as the top scorer in World Cup history. He achieved this feat over 24 matches and four World Cup tournaments, amassing a total of 16 goals. Following closely behind him is the legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldo, with 15 goals, which he scored across 19 games in three World Cups.

German striker Gerd Mueller, also known as "the German machine," managed to score 14 goals in just 13 games, showcasing an impressive goal-scoring rate. Just Fontaine's record is equally remarkable, with 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament.

Other notable scorers include Pele, Kosti Klinsmann, Ram, and Gary Lineker, a British football legend. Gabriel Batistuta also made his mark with 10 goals, equaling the scores of Theophilo Kuillas from Peru and Thomas Muller from Germany. Furthermore, Ilato from Poland also joins this elite list of top scorers.