Record goals and World Cup stunners: Our favorite finishes so far

The 2026 World Cup is already rewriting the scoring charts, with goals flying in at a record-breaking pace even before the knockout rounds begin. But this tournament hasn’t just been about numbers. It’s been about the quality of the moments too. From thunderbolts and trademark finishes to veteran class and breakout stars, this World Cup has already produced plenty of goals worth replaying. In this episode of Sideline Story, we look at why the scoring has been so relentless and pick out some of our favorite goals of the tournament so far.