FIFA World Cup 2026 creates history as highest-scoring, most-attended tournament

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has become the highest-scoring tournament in history, surpassing Qatar 2022’s record of 172 goals with 177 goals scored in just 59 matches. The expanded 48-team tournament has also set a new all-time attendance record, drawing over 3.6 million fans and eclipsing the previous mark set at the 1994 World Cup.