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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 McAllen Editorial Desk TALES AZZONI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This trend is evident in the number of goals scored so far, which exceeds the same point in the previous World Cup by nearly 25%.
The World Cup is seeing a surge in goals, with the tournament currently being one of the highest-scoring in history. This trend is evident in the number of goals scored so far, which exceeds the same point in the previous World Cup by nearly 25%. The increase in scoring can be attributed to various factors, with one possible reason being the ball used in the tournament.
For more information on the World Cup's high-scoring trend and the potential impact of the ball, readers can refer to the full report from ValleyCentral, available on their sports page.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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