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‘Fast as a cannonball': Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup
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· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway Compared to the same number of games in the previous World Cup, scoring is up by nearly 25%.
The World Cup is seeing a surge in goals, with the tournament currently being one of the highest-scoring in history. Compared to the same number of games in the previous World Cup, scoring is up by nearly 25%. This increase in scoring has been notable, with the pace of goals being particularly rapid.
The ball being used by FIFA is one potential factor contributing to the rise in scoring. For more information on the World Cup's high-scoring trend, readers can refer to the full report from NBC Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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