Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
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Notable Quotes
""Probably the most compact and tactically tight game I've seen so far was Netherlands versus Japan - and even that had four goals.""
— Ellen White , Athlete
""There are one or two occasions where this football has not necessarily behaved as you would expect it to.""
— Joe Hart , Athlete
""The ball is dreadful. It’s horrible, but it’s horrible for everyone.""
— David James , Athlete
Key People
Cody Gakpo is a 27-year-old Dutch forward.
David James is a former England goalkeeper and co-founder of Football Rebooted.
Ellen White is a former professional footballer and a Euro 2022 winner with England.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Paul Robinson is a former English professional footballer and commentator.
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The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
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