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What is the most number of goals scored in a match and by a single person in the History of world cup.
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5
💡 Explanation:
5 is correct. The record for most goals by a single player in one World Cup match is 5, achieved by Oleg Salenko (Russia) against Cameroon in 1994. No player has scored 8 or 11 in a match. The record for most goals in a single World Cup tournament is also held by Just Fontaine with 13 goals in 1958.