Just Fontaine vs Miroslav Klose.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
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13 goals in one tournament vs 16 across four. Fontaine's 1958 single-tournament record has stood 67 years; Klose's all-time mark has stood since 2014. Two completely different paths to the top of the World Cup scoring tables.
Just Fontaine vs Miroslav Klose
13 goals in one tournament vs 16 across four. Fontaine's 1958 single-tournament record has stood 67 years; Klose's all-time mark has stood since 2014. Two completely different paths to the top of the World Cup scoring tables.
Head-to-head
| Metric | Just Fontaine (France, 1958) | Miroslav Klose (Germany, 2002-2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Total World Cup goals | 13 | 16 (all-time record) |
| World Cups played | 1 | 4 |
| Single-tournament record | 13 goals in 1958 (still unbeaten) | Max 5 per tournament |
| World Cup titles | 0 (3rd in 1958) | 1 (2014) |
World Cup figures through Qatar 2022; career totals approximate for active players.
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The verdict
Both players appear in our top-20 World Cup legends ranking and the all-time statistics tables. Browse more matchups in the compare category.
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