Ten outstanding statistics of 2018 World Cup
VOV.VN - Following their all-action displays which led them all the way to the final, Croatia were the most offensive and defensive team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to FIFA statistics.
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| A total of 169 goals were scored during the 2018 World Cup, an average of 2.64 goals per match. |
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| The World Cup set a record for home goals with 12 goals going in at the wrong end of the pitch. |
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| Referees issued 219 yellow cards and 4 red cards in the World Cup. |
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| Belgium were the highest scorers with 16 goals from 10 different players. |
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| Croatia were the busiest defenders with 301 clearances, tackles and saves to prevent their opponents from scoring. |
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| Croatia also attacked more than anyone else, with 352 attacking moves. |
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| The tireless Ivan Perisic ran more than any other player at the 2018 World Cup, covering a total distance of 72km. |
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| Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made 27 saves, the most of any keeper in the competition, to receive the Golden Glove award. |
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| Harry Kane won the Golden Boot award with his haul of 6 goals. |
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| The 2018 World Cup set a record for penalties with 29 spot-kicks awarded, 22 of which were successfully converted. |
