Multiple choice general knowledge sports Who scored the first goal in the world cup football? Peter Odafe Zidane Lucien Laurent Franz Beckenbauer Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Lucien Laurent scored the first-ever World Cup goal in 1930 for France against Mexico in the inaugural match. This historic moment happened at the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay. Peter Odafe is not a World Cup goalscorer.