AC Milan players hold unique World Cup records

AC Milan players have written memorable chapters in FIFA World Cup finals and knockout rounds. The Rossoneri are the only Italian club to have had a player score in a World Cup Final before 1982 and hold the highest goal tally among Serie A players at Qatar 2022. Nils Liedholm scored the historic goal for AC Milan at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. His strike marked the club’s early impact on the tournament. Gianni Rivera, known as Il Barone, opened the scoring in the World Cup Final against Brazil with a solo move. He remains the oldest goalscorer in a World Cup Final at 35 years and 264 days. Olivier Giroud netted four goals at Qatar 2022, the most by any AC Milan player in that tournament. His decisive strike in the quarter‑final eliminated England in a 2‑1 victory. Karl‑Heinz Schnellinger scored a 92nd‑minute equaliser to make it 1‑1 against Italy in the Mexico 1970 semi‑final, the “Game of the Century”. Gianni Rivera also found the net in that match. Patrick Kluivert, still with AC Milan at the time, headed an 87th‑minute equaliser to force a 1‑1 draw against Brazil in the France 1998 semi‑final. The goal sent the match to penalties. Theo Hernández opened the scoring in the semi‑final against Morocco with an acrobatic half‑volley in the opening minutes. His goal helped France reach the final in Qatar 2022. Former Rossoneri goalscorers in World Cup history also include Florin Răducioiu, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Filippo Inzaghi, Ronaldo and Kaká. The new AC Milan 2026/27 home kit is now available for purchase.