This chart shows the Asian countries that have scored the most goals in FIFA World Cup tournaments up to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. It ranks the countries within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) based on their cumulative goal count throughout the history of the competition. This serves as an important indicator of the competitiveness and level of football development among Asian nations on the international stage.
FIFA World Cup: An international football competition organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), contested by the national teams of the member associations. Held every four years, it's considered one of the most prestigious tournaments in football, where teams from around the world compete for the championship title.
Rank | Name | Indicator |
---|---|---|
1 | South Korea | 39 Goals |
2 | Japan | 25 Goals |
3 | Saudi Arabia | 14 Goals |
4 | Iran | 13 Goals |
5 | North Korea | 6 Goals |
6 | United Arab Emirates | 2 Goals |
6 | Kuwait | 2 Goals |
8 | Qatar | 1 Goal |
8 | Iraq | 1 Goal |
8 | Israel | 1 Goal |