Question: who holds the record for most goals in a single world cup match
Answer: Most goals scored , overall finals 16 , Miroslav Klose ( Germany , 2002 -- 2014 ) Most goals scored , overall qualifying 39 , Carlos Ruiz ( Guatemala , 2002 -- 2016 ) Most goals scored in a tournament 13 , Just Fontaine ( France , 1958 ) Highest goals average in a tournament 2.