At the World Cup in Qatar, 32 teams scored 172 goals. This is a record - more than in 1998 and 2014 (171 goals each). On average, 2,69 goals were scored per game, writes sports.ru.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has selected ten goals, among which the best one will be determined.
Contenders for the prize:
Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia, winning goal against Argentina);
Richarlison (Brazil, scissor kick against Serbia);
Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, goal against Ecuador);
Enzo Fernandez (Argentina, goal against Mexico);
Vincent Abubakar (Cameroon, goal against Serbia);
Luis Chavez (Mexico, free-kick against Saudi Arabia);
Kylian Mbappe (France, stoppage time goal for Poland);
Paik Seung-ho (Republic of Korea, long-range shot against Brazil);
Neymar (Brazil, goal against Croatia).