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Just Fontaine's 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden stands as one of football's most unbreakable records. The French striker achieved this in just 6 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game — a feat virtually impossible today due to modern defensive organisation, sports science, and tactical sophistication. No player has come close since. For context, Miroslav Klose holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals, but spread across 24 matches across four tournaments (2002-2014). Fontaine's density of scoring in a single tournament remains unparalleled and is widely considered impossible to replicate in contemporary football.
