Germany's national football team has surpassed Brazil as the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, following a 7-0 victory over Curacao in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on June 14, 2026. The win brought Germany's total World Cup goals to 234, edging past Brazil's 232, according to FIFA statistics.
The match, played at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, saw goals from Kai Havertz (2), Jamal Musiala, Niclas Füllkrug, Florian Wirtz, and two own goals by Curacao defenders. Germany dominated possession and created numerous chances, reflecting their strong form in the qualifying campaign.
Brazil had held the record for most World Cup goals since the tournament's inception, but Germany's consistent performances over the years, including four World Cup titles, have now placed them at the top. The record includes goals from all World Cup matches, including qualifiers and finals, since 1930.
Germany's next qualifier is against Poland on June 18, 2026, while Brazil will face Argentina on June 17. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026.
