Fontaine held the record for most World Cup goals until when?
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Answer
The record for most World Cup goals was held by Fontaine until 2006, when Ronaldo surpassed his tally of 13 goals. Fontaine, a French striker, achieved this feat in the 1958 World Cup, scoring an impressive four goals in one match against West Germany. His performances earned him the Golden Boot award that year.
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