SPORTS The top scorers in World Cup history: Who's in the lead? PUBLISHED Monday, March 16, 2026 · nicole somma AI BRIEFING ⬤ Pelé, Gerd Müller, and Cristiano Ronaldo are the top scorers in the World Cup history with 15 goals each. ADVERTISEMENT READ ORIGINAL ARTICLE → RELATED DISPATCHES ⬤ [US] · Mar 16 J.J. McCarthy Trade Theories Emerge ⬤ [US] · Mar 16 Penn State lacrosse loses tough ranked matchup to UNC ⬤ [US] · Mar 16 'Bachelor' Alum Sydney Warner Slams Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Casting: ‘Not Mentally Well’