The 2026 World Cup has already seen the most goals scored in the history of the tournament.

The group stages of the first 48-team World Cup ended in a flurry of goals -- a fitting conclusion to an eye-catching first round.

The group stages of the expanded World Cup concluded with a staggering 215 goals, driven by an elite Golden Boot race, defensive blunders and an unpredictable new match ball.

The 2026 World Cup group stage produced a record 215 goals across 48 teams, but claims about five teams conceding 10 or more goals lack verified support.

The 2026 World Cup is averaging up to 3.12 goals per game, the highest rate since 1958, driving fan token prices and prediction market volumes higher.

KANSAS CITY, June 29 — The group stages of the first 48-team World Cup ended in a flurry of goals—a fitting conclusion to an eye-catching first round.The opening phase of the...

The 2026 World Cup has already seen the most goals scored in the history of the tournament.