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FIFA WC 2026 hits 100-goal mark in 33 games, fastest edition since 1958

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FIFA WC 2026 Hits 100-goal Mark In 33 Games, Fastest Edition Since 1958

By IANS News June 21, 2026 • 10:04 AM View: 226

The FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially become the fastest edition of the global showpiece to hit the 100-goal milestone in 68 years, achieving the feat in just 33 matches.

Mexico's Julian Quinones opened the scoring in this World Cup in a 2-0 win over South Africa on June 12. Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands netted the 100th goal at this year’s tournament with the Netherlands' third goal in a 5-1 win over Sweden on Sunday (IST).

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