Mexico : The opening phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has produced a total of 75 goals, taking the scoring average to 3.1 goals per match.
This is the first occasion since the 1958 tournament that the early round of a World Cup has crossed the three-goal-per-game mark on average, highlighting a highly attacking start to the competition.
Across the first 24 matches, teams attempted around 600 shots, with 200 efforts directed on target. Nine matches ended without a winner, reflecting the closely contested nature of the opening fixtures.
In terms of passing dominance, Spain has led the way with 811 passes completed in a single match. Overall, the tournament has already seen 22,520 passes, of which 19,264 have been successfully completed.
Germany recorded the biggest victory so far, registering a seven-goal win in one match. Meanwhile, Turkey stood out for its attacking intensity, producing 30 shots in a single game.
Uruguay has been notable in set-piece statistics, leading the tournament with 42 crosses and 14 corners.
So far, the competition has also seen 205 corners, 72 offside calls, 52 yellow cards, and just 3 red cards.
On the individual performance front, Lionel Messi is among the joint top scorers with 3 goals. Arda Güler leads in shots with 8 attempts, while Amad Diallo tops the dribbling charts. Joshua Kimmich has emerged as one of the standout playmakers, providing two assists in the opening stage.
