FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal
Summary
Tobin Heath, a former star player of the U.S. women’s soccer team with two World Cup wins, shared her views on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. She praised the tournament’s high number of goals and the diversity in playing styles, highlighting the strong performances by African teams like Cape Verde and Egypt.Key Facts
- Tobin Heath won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019 with the USA.
- She also earned Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
- Heath retired in 2025 due to injuries after 181 international games and 36 goals.
- She was the only woman on FIFA’s Technical Study Group analyzing the men’s 2026 World Cup.
- The 2026 World Cup had a record 307 goals in 103 matches, about three goals per game.
- Heath said more teams and matches helped increase goals and made the tournament more exciting.
- She praised African teams like Cape Verde and Egypt for their brave and skillful play.
- Heath noted new football trends, including teams quickly regaining possession and attacking from wide positions.
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