Record for most goals scored in a FIFA World Cup broken in 2022 edition

The record for most goals scored in a FIFA World Cup has been broken in the 2022 edition. A total of 172 goals were scored in the 2022 edition. The previous record was set in 1998 and 2014 editions, which saw 171 goals each. Spain recorded the biggest win at Qatar World Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica.