World Cup 2026: already 177 goals scored

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially made history. Even before the group stage wrapped up, the edition hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico has become the most prolific ever.

The previous record, set at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with 172 goals, is now a thing of the past. Matches in groups D, E, and F pushed the tally to 177 goals—a new high in the competition's history. The increase in participating teams, from 32 to 48, has naturally led to higher statistics.

And this is likely just the beginning. With the entire knockout stage still to come, the 200-goal mark now seems within reach—a feat never before achieved, one that would firmly establish this World Cup as the most spectacular ever in terms of goals scored.

Aliou Toundé |

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