India, June 21 -- When Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo scored against Sweden on Saturday night for his side's third goal, the ongoing football World Cup reached a major milestone. It became the second fastest edition in terms of 100 goals scored. For the first time in 68 years, it has taken 33 games to see 100 goals.

The fastest to date happened in the 1954 World Cup when the first 100 goals came in just 20 matches. In 2014, in Brazil, it had taken 36 games. In 1982, it was the same. Four years before, in 1978 in Argentina and then in 1994 in the United States, it took 38 games.

More than 3 goals per match is a big number. There could be several factors contributing to it. One could be the ball. Adidas' Trionda ball is being used in the ...