World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

Austria's last-minute goal sent both them and Algeria through to the knockout round—but the real headline from this morning's group-stage finale was the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time in World Cup history, they've qualified, thanks to a three-to-one victory over Uzbekistan. Portugal and Colombia both advanced following a zero-zero draw. England finished at the top of their group with a two-nil win over Panama. The round of thirty-two is now confirmed, with the first knockout fixture pitting Canada against South Africa in Los Angeles. According to France 24, it's been a record-breaking group stage: two hundred fifteen goals across all matches.

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