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Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs: why the 2026 World Cup is a goal-fest
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The Guardian·about 19 hours ago

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs: why the 2026 World Cup is a goal-fest

This tournament is shaping up to be the most prolific since 1970 – if Messi, Mbappé and co can keep up the pace

Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
All-time World Cup goalscorers

The 2026 World Cup has begun in very entertaining fashion.

On Wednesday we reached the point at which all 48 nations had played twice, with only four of the matches ending goalless.

Even then, three of the 0-0 draws delivered unexpected points for Cape Verde, Curaçao and Iran against Spain, Ecuador and Belgium respectively.

There was a gripping tension and excitement to override the lack of goals each time.

England also drew 0-0 with Ghana in a rather more boring match, but you can’t have everything.

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Sources: The Guardian

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