Miroslav Klose expects his World Cup scoring record to be broken soon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Miroslav Klose, the former Germany star, anticipates that his World Cup goal-scoring record may be surpassed during the ongoing 2026 tournament. Klose, who holds the record with 16 goals in 24 appearances, expressed confidence in players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé to challenge this feat. The tournament began with Mexico defeating South Africa, signaling an increase in matches due to more participating teams. Klose, now the coach of 1.FC Nürnberg, shared his thoughts with Südstadt Zeitung and indicated his support for Messi in this potential pursuit of his record.
- •Klose has 16 goals in World Cup history.
- •2026 World Cup started with Mexico defeating South Africa.
- •Klose supports Messi breaking his record.
- •More teams lead to more matches this tournament.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Klose expects his goal-scoring record to be broken at 2026 World Cup
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — “I expect my record to be broken" – Klose senses the end of his World Cup goal-scoring feat
"Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose expects his record for most World Cup goals to be broken at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. "I expect my record to be broken in this tournament.
"Ex-Germany star Miroslav Close fears his World Cup goal-scoring record will soon be shattered during the current competition's cycle. – The 2026 edition kicked off yesterday with Mexico defeating S...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:11 AMKlose expects his goal-scoring record to be broken at 2026 World Cup
Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose expects his record for most World Cup goals to be broken at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. "I expect my record to be broken in this tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:17 PM“I expect my record to be broken" – Klose senses the end of his World Cup goal-scoring feat
Ex-Germany star Miroslav Close fears his World Cup goal-scoring record will soon be shattered during the current competition's cycle. – The 2026 edition kicked off yesterday with Mexico defeating S...
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