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Rivellino, Genghini, and Beckham share free-kick World Cup record

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Rivellino, Genghini, and Beckham share free-kick World Cup record

Summary

A recent report highlights the players with the most free-kick goals in FIFA World Cup history. Rivellino of Brazil, Bernard Genghini of France, and David Beckham of England each scored two free-kicks across different tournaments. Rivellino, part of Brazil's 1970 championship team, earned fame with his powerful set-pieces. Genghini contributed to France's semi-final run in 1982, while Beckham's notable free-kicks came in 1998 and 2006, contributing to England's knockout stage successes.

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By the Numbers

•Rivellino scored free-kicks for Brazil in 1970 and 1974.
•Genghini netted two free-kicks for France in 1982.
•Beckham's two free-kick goals came in 1998 and 2006.
•Rivellino's set-piece earned him the nickname 'Patada Atómica.'
•Genghini helped France reach the semi-finals in 1982.

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Free-kicks are an art form in football with technique, power, and placement all required to score set-piece strikes. Across the entire history of the FIFA World Cup, only three players have scored mul...
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