FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President celebrates record-breaking 173-goal milestone at 23rd edition

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially set a new all-time scoring record, with 173 goals scored so far in the tournament. This surpasses the previous record of 172 goals achieved during the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

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173 goals and counting - a new record in FIFA World Cup history! Surpassing the previous highest of 172 goals from Qatar underscores the excitement and attacking prowess that have already made the 2026 @fifaworldcup so unforgettable.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the milestone on Instagram, celebrating the "excitement and attacking prowess" that have defined the current edition. He congratulated all the goal scorers involved and expressed anticipation for more goals as the tournament progresses towards the final on July 19 in New York.

Infantino credited the attacking style of play and the high quality of finishing by the players for this achievement. The ongoing tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, has been marked by numerous high-scoring encounters as teams battle for advancement.

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Congratulations to all the goalscorers and looking forward to many more goals as we move towards the final on Sunday, 19 July in New York New Jersey.

Earlier, Infantino also congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for becoming the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo achieved this feat during Portugal's group stage match against Uzbekistan. Infantino described Ronaldo's achievement as "incredible" and wished him success for the remainder of the competition.

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What an incredible achievement!! Congratulations to @cristiano on becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups. My best wishes for the rest of the tournament. What an incredible feat!!