World Cup opening round sets records

The first round of the 2026 World Cup, held across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, saw record-breaking figures, with 75 goals scored in 24 matches at an average of 3.13 goals per game, a historic milestone for the tournament's inaugural edition featuring 48 teams. Argentine Lionel Messi topped the scoring chart with 3 goals and also set a record for most matches played in the tournament's history, having participated in 27 games. The round witnessed three red cards, with Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao being the largest win. The oldest player to participate was Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41. Germany also achieved the biggest victory, scoring 7 goals in one match. Additionally, four teams participated for the first time in the World Cup, including Jordan and Uzbekistan, both of which scored some of their first-ever goals in World Cup history.

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