Jerković and Šuker among World Cup's greatest scorers, Mbappé defends title

Dražan Jerković and Davor Šuker, two Croatian footballers, have etched their names in World Cup history as top scorers. Jerković netted four goals in the 1962 tournament while playing for the former Yugoslavia, sharing the top scorer title with five other players.

Šuker achieved the top scorer award at the 1998 "Coupe du Monde" with six goals, outscoring notable players like Gabriel Batistuta and Christian Vieri. His goals were crucial in Croatia's campaign, including strikes against Jamaica, Japan, Romania, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Globally, the record for most goals in a single World Cup belongs to France's Just Fontaine, who astonishingly scored 13 goals in just six matches during the 1958 tournament. More recently, Kylian Mbappé of France emerged as the top scorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with eight goals, defending his title from previous tournaments.

The article provides a comprehensive list of top scorers from every World Cup since 1930, showcasing the diverse talent and historical achievements of players from around the globe.