High scoring and crowds after halfway stage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded the halfway point after 54 matches out of 104. The host nations—USA, Mexico, and Canada—have all advanced to the Round of 32. Notable players such as Lionel Messi, who has scored 5 goals, along with Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Vinícius Júnior, each with 4 goals, have made significant contributions. The tournament has seen record-breaking attendance rates, with a total of 166 goals scored so far, averaging 2.98 goals per match. Competition is expected to continue until July 19, with the possibility of a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.