Musiala's historic goal: Bayern surpass Real in World Cup goals tally

An extraordinary historical milestone was recorded at the 2026 World Cup during the clash between Germany and Curaçao.

Details: German national team midfielder Jamal Musiala didn't just net an important goal for his country—he etched a new chapter in Bayern Munich's club history. The Bayern talisman struck early in the second half, scoring in the 47th minute to make it a resounding 4-1 and firmly put the result beyond doubt.

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This clinical strike propelled the German powerhouse to the absolute top spot in football history for a key international metric. According to Stats Foot, Musiala’s goal marked the 80th scored by current Bayern Munich players in World Cup history. Before this match, the Munich outfit shared the record with Real Madrid, but now Bayern stands alone atop this prestigious ranking, leaving the “royal club” in second place with 79 goals.

It’s worth noting that as of the 60th minute, the score remains 1-0 in favor of the European side.

Reminder: Curaçao scored its first-ever World Cup goal in this tournament.