FIFA Football is one of the most popular sports in the world and the FIFA Football World Cup is the biggest and most competitive tournament. Over the years, some incredible records have been set on the pitch that has become unbreakable. This article looks at some of the most impressive and unbreakable records in the history of FIFA Football. From the longest unbeaten streaks to the highest international goals scored, get ready to be amazed by the feats of some of the game’s greatest players and teams.
The history of FIFA Football is one that is filled with some of the greatest players and teams of all time. From the legendary Brazil team of the 1970s to the modern-day superstars such as Lionel Messi, the beautiful game has produced some of the most iconic records that have yet to be broken. Here are some of the most unbreakable top records in FIFA Football history.
10. Most Career Appearances: Ahmed Hassan (Egypt) – 184
Ahmed Hassan is a retired Egyptian footballer who holds the record for the most international appearances of any footballer, with a total of 184 appearances for the Egyptian national team.
He played in five African Cup of Nations tournaments and two FIFA World Cup tournaments. He also represented Egypt at various youth levels, including the U-20 and U-23 teams. Hassan also had a successful club career, winning numerous Egyptian Premier League and Egyptian Cup titles with Al-Ahly and Zamalek.
9. Most Career Goals: Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 16
Miroslav Klose holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup history, with 16 goals scored across four World Cup tournaments.
He scored five goals in 2002, four in 2006, five in 2010 and two in 2014.
8. Most Appearances at a Single World Cup: Lothar Matthaus (Germany) – 25
Lothar Matthäus is the most capped German player of all time, having played a total of 25 games for the German national team.
He made his debut in 1980 and his last appearance in 2000. He also captained the German side for a total of 14 games.
7. Most Goals Scored in a Single World Cup: Ronaldo (Brazil) – 15
Ronaldo, full name Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, is a Brazilian former professional football player who played as a striker. He is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time.
He played for several clubs in Brazil, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy, as well as the Brazilian national team. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times, in 1996, 1997 and 2002, and is the only player to win the award three times. He is also the all-time top scorer for the Brazilian national team, with a total of 62 goals in 98 appearances. He retired in 2011 after suffering a series of injuries.
6. Most World Cup Titles: Brazil – 5
Brazil is the most successful nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup, having won five titles in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
They are also the only team to have played in every single edition of the tournament.
5. Most Appearances at a Single European Championship: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 17
Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in a total of 17 matches across three European Championships (Euro 2004, Euro 2008, and Euro 2012).
He scored a total of four goals in those matches, helping Portugal to reach the final of Euro 2004 and the semi-finals of Euro 2012.
4. Most Goals Scored in a Single European Championship: Michel Platini (France) – 9
Michel Platini is the only player to have scored nine goals in a single European Championship tournament.
He achieved this feat in the 1984 tournament, in which France reached the semifinals. He finished the tournament as the top scorer and was named the Player of the Tournament.
3. Most European Championships Won: Germany – 3
Germany has won the UEFA European Championship a total of three times.
The first time was in 1972, the second time was in 1980, and the third time was in 1996.
2. Most Appearances at a Single Copa America: Claudio Suarez (Mexico) – 22
Claudio Suarez is a former Mexican footballer who holds the record for the most appearances at a single Copa America tournament.
He made 22 appearances between 1993 and 2007. He is also the record holder for the most appearances in the history of the Mexican national team, having played 177 matches.
1. Most Goals Scored in a Single Copa America: Zizinho (Brazil) – 17
Zizinho is widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian footballers of all time, and he holds the record for most goals scored in a single Copa America tournament.
He scored a remarkable 17 goals for the Brazilian national team during the 1949 tournament, which is still the record today.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the longest unbeaten streak in FIFA football?
A. The longest unbeaten streak in FIFA football is held by the Argentinian national team, which went 35 matches unbeaten from 1993 to 1995.
Q. Who holds the record for the most consecutive wins in FIFA Football?
A. The record for the most consecutive wins in FIFA Football is held by Brazil, who won a record 17 games in a row from October 1993 to March 1996.
Q. Who holds the record for the most consecutive matches without a defeat in FIFA Football?
A. The record for the most consecutive matches without a defeat in FIFA football is held by Brazil’s national team, which went undefeated for an incredible 35 matches, spanning from August 1993 to April 1996.
Q. What is the most goals scored in a single FIFA Football match?
A. The record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA football match is 31, achieved by AS Adema and Stade Olympique l'Emyrne on 31 October 2002. AS Adema won the match 149-0.
Q. What is the longest unbeaten run in FIFA football for a single team?
A. The longest unbeaten run in FIFA football for a single team is held by Spanish side Real Madrid, who went unbeaten in 40 consecutive matches between April 2016 and April 2017.
Q. What is the highest number of goals scored in a single FIFA Football season?
A. The highest number of goals scored in a single FIFA Football season is 17, by Lionel Messi in the 2011/2012 season for Barcelona.