In 1930, the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament kicked off in Uruguay. Since the competition's inception,
players from more than 80 international men's soccer teams have set and broken all kinds of historic records. Notable feats include Hakan Şükür's 11-second goal in 2002,
Roger Milla becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup goal in 1994, and
Just Fontaine's 13 goals in the 1958 tournament.
With the start of FIFA World Cup 2026 right around the corner, we revisit the incredible—and occasionally notorious—standout records achieved by some of the most famous soccer players in World Cup history. Click on to continue reading.