By Jorge Hernandez
The Germany team began with authority his participation in the World Cup 2026 and, in addition to adding her first three points, she achieved a record that places her at the top in the history of the World Cups.
Thanks to the resounding 7-1 victory over Curacao, the German team reached 239 goals in World Cup historya figure that allowed him to exceed 238 goals Brazil and become the team with the most scores in the highest competition of international football.
Germany starts the 2026 World Cup with a win and a new record
The German team had no problems beating the debutant Curacao in its presentation within Group E.
The goals were the work of Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertzwho signed a double, in addition to Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav.
With those seven goals, Germany reached 239 goals accumulated in World Cup finals, enough to remain alone in first place in the historical ranking of highest scoring teams.
Brazil had begun its participation in the tournament a day earlier with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, a result that left the Canarinha with 238 goals in the historical classification.
Germany takes the historical lead in World Cup scoring
The German team was already among the most productive powers in the history of the World Cups thanks to its constant participation in final rounds and generations full of scorers.
Now, after her debut in the 2026 World Cup, she officially managed to surpass Brazil to become the all-time leading scorer in the tournament.
Furthermore, Germany boasts the all-time top scorer in the World Cup, Miroslav Klosewho scored 16 times during his World Cup career.
The teams with the most goals in the history of the World Cups
1. Germany
- Total goals: 239
- All-time top scorer: Miroslav Klose (16)
- Highlights: It is the team with the most goals scored in the history of the World Cup and has the top scorer of the tournament.
2. Brazil
- Total goals: 238
- All-time top scorer: Ronaldo Nazário (15)
- Highlights: It is the only team that has participated in all editions of the World Cup.
3. Argentina
- Total goals: 152
- All-time top scorer: Lionel Messi (13)
- Highlights: They consolidated their position among the top scoring teams thanks to their recent World Cup performances.
4. France
- Total goals: 136
- Scoring references: Appropriate Fontaine (13 in a single edition) and Kylian Mbappé (12)
- Highlights: It remains one of the most offensive teams in modern football.
5. Italy
- Total goals: 128
- World titles: 4
- Highlights: He has combined international success with consistent offensive production.
6. Spain
- Total goals: 108
- Highlights: They surpassed the barrier of 100 goals in the World Cup and continue to be among the most productive teams.
7. England
- Total goals: 104
- Highlights: He scored more than a hundred World Cup goals during his most recent appearances.
8. Netherlands
- Total goals: 96
- Highlights: It is the team with the most goals scored among the teams that have never won the World Cup.
9. Uruguay
- Total goals: 89
- World titles: 2
- Highlights: It is still present among the ten highest scoring teams thanks to its World Cup tradition.
10. Hungary
- Total goals: 87
- Last World Cup played: Mexico 1986
- Highlights: The legendary generation of the “Magical Magyars” keeps Hungary in the historical High 10.
Germany’s next matches in the 2026 World Cup
After its successful premiere, the Germany team will continue its path in Group E with commitments against Ivory Coast and Ecuadormatches in which they will seek to extend their advantage as the highest scoring team in the history of the World Cup and get closer to qualifying for the next round.
The win over Curacao not only allowed them to add three important points, but also to take sole ownership of one of the most relevant statistics in the history of the World Cup.
Keep reading:
· Germany crushes Curacao in its debut at the 2026 World Cup
· Brazil leaves doubts in its 2026 World Cup debut: Vinícius Jr. avoids defeat against Morocco
· The United States dances to Paraguay and liquidates it in Forty five minutes
