A new statistical study by Brazil’s Globo platform ‘Gato Mestre’ has revealed that Bayern Munich leads all clubs in total goals scored by their players in FIFA World Cup history. Covering tournaments from 1930 to 2026, the research found that players from 492 clubs have scored at least once on the World Cup stage. Bayern Munich currently holds the top spot with 79 goals, followed closely by Barcelona with 78 and Real Madrid with 77.

The top five clubs in the ranking are all European, with Inter Milan in fourth place at 71 goals and Juventus fifth with 59. Outside Europe, Uruguay’s historic club Peñarol ranks ninth globally, with its players contributing 39 World Cup goals. Among South American clubs, Brazil’s Vasco da Gama leads with 29 goals, while Argentina’s River Plate tops its national list with 22.

Despite progress in Asian club football, no Asian club has yet entered the top 25 in World Cup goal rankings. Analysts expect the competition among top European clubs to intensify in upcoming tournaments.