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The Most Goals Ever Scored In A World Cup Match

By The18 July 9, 2018

The most goals ever scored in a World Cup match was in 1954 between Switzerland and Austria. The two combined for a massive 12 goals in a 7-5 barnburner in the Quarterfinals.

The Most Goals Scored During a World Cup Match

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