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most goals in World Cup history
/moʊst ɡoʊlz ɪn wɜːrld kʌp ˈhɪstəri/
Definition
1
A formal record representing the highest number of goals scored by an individual player across all FIFA World Cup tournament appearances.
2
A prestigious athletic benchmark currently held by Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals for Germany between 2002 and 2014.
Examples
Securing the record for the most goals in World Cup history is the ultimate way to ensure your grandkids never tire of hearing you brag at Sunday dinner.
If I had the same number of goals in World Cup history as I have excuses for missing the gym, I would be leading the leaderboard by a landslide.
Aspiring strikers often realize that holding the record for the most goals in World Cup history requires slightly more effort than just perfecting a flashy goal celebration.