Top 12 highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in history

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