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World Cup features record goals and dramatic comebacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:48 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

World Cup features record goals and dramatic comebacks
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The 2026 World Cup, held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, is notable for its record of 280 goals from 96 matches, averaging 2.92 goals per game. There have been eight knockout matches with winning goals scored after the 85th minute, including memorable comebacks by teams like Belgium and Argentina. With 99.7% seat occupancy reported, attendance has exceeded 6.2 million across the group and knockout stages. The tournament, featuring 48 nations for the first time, enters the quarter-finals with many exciting matchups remaining.

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  • •280 goals scored in 96 matches, averaging 2.92 per game.
  • •Eight knockout matches have had late winning goals.
  • •Record attendance with over 6.2 million fans present.
  • •Notable comebacks include Belgium and Argentina overcoming two-goal deficits.
  • •The quarter-finals commence this Thursday.
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  • 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
  • 5:48 AMBBC Sport — Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
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What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?

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What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?

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