The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has become the fastest edition of the tournament to reach 100 goals since 1958, achieving the milestone in just 33 matches. The landmark goal was scored by Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo during a 5–1 victory over Sweden, part of a torrent of scoring that includes a 7–1 German rout of debutants Curaçao and a 6–0 Canadian win over Qatar. The tournament is averaging 3.09 goals per match and is on course to surpass 300 goals in total, with analysts and former goalkeepers pointing to the Adidas 'Peredua' match ball's unpredictable flight path — which has contributed to over ten long-range goals — as a likely factor, echoing complaints about the controversial 'Jabulani' ball used at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.