HOUSTON: The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the Netherlands and Sweden has marked a historic milestone, with 100 goals scored in just the 33rd match of the tournament.
It is the first time since the 1958 FIFA World Cup that the same tally has been achieved in 32/33 games, with two matches kicking off at the same time. The record for fastest century of goals was set in the first 19/20 games of the 1954 edition.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was also a high-scoring affair, with 100 goals reached in 35 matches.
The Netherlands made a strong start in the match, with Brian Brobbey opening the scoring inside six minutes. The forward added a second before half-time to put the Dutch in control at the break.
Cody Gakpo extended the lead after the interval, with The Orange continuing to dominate proceedings.
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The 100-goal milestone of the tournament was reached in the 54th minute when Gakpo struck again, finishing a swift counter-attack after Sweden’s Alexander Isak was dispossessed in his own half.
Crysencio Summerville was involved in the build-up, driving forward before setting up Gakpo, who finished low at the near post. With this, Cody Gakpo also surpassed the Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff in terms of goal scoring.
In addition, the fixture made the Netherlands the eighth team to score 100 goals in the mega event’s history.
Most Goals by a team in FIFA World Cup history
1st) Brazil – 241
2nd) Germany – 239
3rd) Argentina – 155
4th) France – 139
5th) Italy – 128
6th) Spain – 108
7th) England – 108
8th) Netherlands – 100
