The last group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup have been an authentic goal party. Three teams have already surpassed 10 goals scored in just two matches, and the average goals per match has risen to 3,2, the highest since the 1998 tournament.
Key fact: The average goals per match in this phase is 0.6 units higher than the World Cup historical average.
Below is a gallery of the best goal moments from the day (celebrations, volleys, and header shots).
And to visualize the difference between the top scorers, I’ve prepared this comparative chart:
Goals scored in the group stage (first 2 rounds)
12
Brazil
11
Spain
10
Argentina
9
Portugal
8
Mexico
Brazil
Spain
Argentina
Portugal
Mexico
What do you think? Do you believe the trend will continue and we’ll see matches with more than 4 goals, or will defense prevail in the next phase? Let’s debate!
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