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Just Fontaine Sets The World Cup Goal Record In 1958

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Just Fontaine’s record 13 World Cup goals record is one that still stands strong 60 years after he accomplished the feat. Sadly, his incredible performance that year was upstaged by soccer legend Pele. Pele scored two goals in the final to help Brazil beat Sweden. Fontaine played for France, and maybe if his team had advanced further he would be rightfully remembered.

Fontaine played in one World Cup. His performance was so epic he is fourth all-time for goals scored. He scored a goal in every match France played on his path to becoming a historical sidenote. Showing respect, Pele ranked Fontaine as one of the world’s greatest soccer stars in 2004.