Why are there so many goals in this World Cup?

Is it coincidence, down to VAR or any other reason?

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There was no var in that game! Maybe it’s down to them just playing differently, less teams have been overly defensive than before, except Denmark 😒. And teams actually feel like teams rather than just collections of players like a lot did in qualifying

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Mildreadful Perhaps VAR has an indirect impact though? Teams are more scared to foul in the box. This is especially true on set-pieces and Belgium scored like that.

It might not be the reason, or it might not be the only reason but its something worth considering.

Mildreadful · F

@Burnley123 i guess so. But either way it’s been a good thing!

MartinII · 70-79, M

@Mildreadful I agree with that. And on the whole those who play like teams have done well, those who don’t haven’t.