5 Unbreakable FIFA World Cup Records (Men’s)

Jul 30, 2024, 11:42 IST

Aditya Vidyadhar Pimpale

1. Most goals in a single World Cup tournament

France's Just Fontaine holds the record for the most number of goals in a single World Cup tournament. His 13 goal-feat in the 1958 World Cup is yet to be surpassed.

2. Most number of World Cup medals

Pele won his third world cup medal in 1970. He became the first and only player to win three World Cups, winning the 1958, 1962 and 1970 tournaments.

3. Most cautions for a player in a single World Cup match

Josip Simunic of Croatia holds the record for the most cautions for a player in a single World Cup match. Referee Graham Poll showed him the yellow card in the 61st, 90th and 93rd minute, before giving him his marching orders during the 2006 World Cup match against Australia.

4. Highest attendance at a World Cup match

The record for the highest attendance at a FIFA World Cup match is officially 173,850, according to Goal. This was set in the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay at the now iconic Maracana Stadium.

5. Youngest coach to manage a World Cup side

Juan Jose Tramutola is the youngest coach to ever manage the World Cup at 27 years and 267 days. Tramutola coached Argentina against France in the 1930 tournament, a record that will not be broken anytime soon.

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