The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established itself as the edition with the highest number of goals in the tournament’s history. This record was surpassed on Friday during the Group D match between the United States and Turkey, when Austin Trusty scored his 173th goal of the competition. This achievement officially broken the previous record of 172 goals, which had been set during the Qatar 2022 tournament.
The milestone was reached during the 59th match of the 2026 World Cup. The increase in the total number of goals reflects the scale of the current competition. For context, the previous record of 172 goals in Qatar was accumulated across the entirety of the tournament, which featured 64 matches.
A significant structural change contributing to this record-setting environment is the participation of 48 teams, marking the first time the World Cup has featured more than 32 teams. This expansion results in a total of 104 matches being played throughout the tournament. Consequently, the 2026 World Cup is projected to set a new record for the overall number of goals scored compared to previous iterations of the event.
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