Rain of goals in FIFA WC 2026, 68 years old record broken, 100 goals scored in 33 matches only

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 21, 2026

FIFA WC 2026: In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match played between Netherlands and Sweden on June 20, 100 goals of the tournament have been completed. Amidst the rain of goals, a 68-year-old record has also been broken in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA WC 2026: The excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026 is at its peak and football lovers around the world are keeping their eyes fixed on every match. Meanwhile, the tournament has created a big history. Amidst the rain of goals, a 68-year-old record has also been broken in the FIFA World Cup 2026. 100 goals have been scored in the first 33 matches of the tournament. Consistent high-scoring matches have made this World Cup one of the most exciting editions so far.

100 goals scored in 33 matches

In fact, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match played between Netherlands and Sweden on June 20, 100 goals of the tournament were completed. With this, it has become the second edition in the history of FIFA World Cup to score the fastest 100 goals. In the 33 matches played so far in the FIFA World Cup 2026 edition, 100 goals have been scored.

A historic moment.
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When was the fastest 100 goals scored?

The fastest 100 goals in the history of the FIFA World Cup were scored in 20 matches. This feat was seen in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. After this, in this tournament held in Brazil in 2014, 100 goals were scored in 36 matches. Apart from this, in the 1982 Football World Cup also, 100 goals were scored in 36 matches. In the Football World Cup held in Argentina in 1978 and the World Cup held in USA in 1994, 100 goals were scored in 38 matches. 100 goals in 33 matches this season is the best record in the last 68 years.

In which match most goals were scored so far?

100 goals in 33 matches of FIFA World Cup 2026 means approximately 3.09 goals would have been scored in every match. These 100 goals also include 7 such goals which were scored by the players in their own goalposts. In the current World Cup, the highest number of goals so far has been scored in the match between Germany and Curaçao. In this match, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1.