Ronaldo Nazário — 8 goals, Brazil 2002

Ronaldo Nazário's 8 goals at the 2002 World Cup, including two in the final against Germany, capped a remarkable recovery from three years of career-threatening knee injuries. That tally matched Kylian Mbappé's 2022 output, yet Ronaldo achieved it with 5 fewer shots, boasting a 33% conversion rate versus #2's 24%. His iconic zigzag haircut and goal-lifting World Cup trophy remain a defining image of the tournament.