The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the title for the second time in the country’s history.
The tournament, the first to feature 48 teams, also rewrote several entries in the record books, delivering one of the highest-scoring editions in decades while producing remarkable individual and team achievements.
According to statistics released by FIFA on Wednesday, here are some of the biggest records and milestones from the tournament.
Highest goals-per-game average in more than 50 years
The tournament produced 308 goals in 104 matches, an average of 2.96 goals per game.
