The heaviest World Cup team, the fastest player and why the USA dominates in dribbling

The 2026 World Cup brings many surprising trends that are worth noting. It is already known that this year's tournament is characterized by a high average number of goals per match, amounting to 3.2. This is a result that resembles those in the Champions League in recent years. We will see how long this trend will last when the group stage moves into the knockout stage, where the stakes will be even higher. In the United States, dribbling is becoming increasingly popular, both on the soccer field and in other sports. In the match against Paraguay, which ended with a score of 4-1 for the USA, the tournament hosts completed 22 successful dribbles. This is an achievement that has yet to be surpassed by any other team, and Christian Pulisic, despite only playing in the first half, completed four successful dribbles.  Australia, in turn, boasts the fastest competitor at this year's Championships. Jordan Bos reached a speed of 36.7 km/h in the match against Turkey, which makes him one of the fastest players in the tournament. His on-field dynamics could be crucial in Australia's upcoming matches. Norway, with Erling Haaland at the helm, is one of the most physical teams at the Championships. The average height of the players is 188 cm and their weight is approximately 84 kg. This makes the Norwegians stand out from other teams, especially compared to the shorter and lighter Argentina, whose average weight is 75 kg. It will be interesting to watch how these trends develop as the tournament progresses. The 2026 World Championships will certainly provide many more emotions.