The Top 15 Goals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

There were a record 215 goals scored in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, unsurprisingly, given the expanded 48-team field ...

Best World Cup Goals: The Top 50 Goals Of The Tournament So Far

In the biggest edition of the World Cup yet, we've already seen more goals than ever before — and we've already witnessed ...

Lionel Messi scores hat trick in 2026 World Cup opener to tie all-time goals record (video)

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a ...
The New York Times

This is a historic World Cup for goals, already breaking the previous record. Why?

This World Cup has already featured more goals than any previous edition Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images A version of this article was first published on June 21. There is a simple barometer to judge the ...