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Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tales Azzoni, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The surge in goals has been notable, with nearly 25% more scoring than the same point in the previous World Cup.
The World Cup has seen a significant increase in scoring so far. In fact, it's been one of the highest-scoring tournaments in history. The surge in goals has been notable, with nearly 25% more scoring than the same point in the previous World Cup.
Further details about the possible reasons for this increase, including the potential impact of the ball being used, are available from KPRC 2 in Houston, the local NBC affiliate serving the Pearland area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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