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Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers

Summary

The World Cup has seen 75 goals scored in 24 matches, with a high average of 3.125 goals per game after the first round of group matches. Several players have stood out with notable performances in shooting, passing, dribbling, and winning duels.

Key Facts

  • There have been 75 goals in 24 World Cup matches so far, the highest average since 1958.
  • Nine matches ended in draws, the highest percentage at this stage since 2010.
  • Lionel Messi is the tournament’s top scorer with a hat-trick, tying the all-time World Cup scoring record at 16 goals.
  • England’s Harry Kane scored twice, matching Gary Lineker as England’s top World Cup scorer with 10 goals.
  • Turkey’s Arda Guler took the most shots (8) but with low chances of scoring based on shot quality.
  • South Korea’s Son Heung-min missed six good chances, showing an unusually poor finish.
  • Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo is the best dribbler, completing the most successful dribbles despite limited playing time.
  • Several players excelled in winning individual battles for the ball, including Panama’s Jiovany Ramos and Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Jovo Lukic who was perfect in aerial duels.
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