- The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition ever — it surpassed the previous mark of 172 goals and sits at 177 so far, with 44 matches still to play.
- USA defender Auston Trusty scored the record-breaking goal early against Türkiye (his strike was the 173rd), but the U.S. still lost 3-2 after conceding in the final minute.
- Despite expanding to 48 teams, the tournament is averaging about 2.88 goals per game — stars like Messi could still push into double digits if the scoring surge continues.
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