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Every goal scored in the football World Cup, by minute

AS THE 20th FIFA World Cup continues in Brazil, we examine the state of play via the stats. Our interactive chart depicts every goal in previous World Cup games by minute, whether from open play, a penalty or an own goal (including extra time). Filters let you drill down by country, year and stage; rolling over a “goal dot” reveals the game and final score. More than 2,200 goals have been scored since 1930 (Brazil netted a tenth of them) with an average of 2.9 goals per game, including no-score draws not shown in the chart. One can expect a rush of goals in the last ten minutes of normal time, but the 18th and 75th minutes have proved fertile. As for how the 2014 tournament compares, we will update the chart daily to keep you onside and in the goals—even if your team isn’t.