World Cup 2026: why have there been so many goals? – video | World Cup 2026
By: Nikhita Chulani, David Verman, Andrew Beasley and Francesca de Bassa | Published: 2026-06-26 17:04:33 | Source: www.theguardian.com
More teams, more goals and a golden boot race for the ages. An average of 2.94 goals per game have been scored at the World Cup – the highest since 1970.
Place your ad here (700×100)
There have been a staggering 177 goals in 60 games. In comparison, the previous record of 172 came across all 64 matches in Qatar. If the goal-fest continues, this World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico could go down as one of the most…

