Analysis of goals scored in the FIFA World Cup 2022

The aim of this study is to analyze the goals scored in the FIFA 2022 World Cup according to technical criteria, to examine the attack types in which the goals occurred and how the goals affected the result. While the sample of this research consists of 32 teams competing in the FIFA 2022 World Cup, 64 matches played by these teams and 172 goals scored in these matches were analyzed. While 172 goals were analyzed, the attack time of the goals, the distribution of the goals in the periods, the attack starting zone, the attack starting type, the number of passes before the goal, the region where the goal was scored, the goal kick technique, the number of contacts of the goal scorer with the ball, the positions and squad situations of the goal scorers were analyzed. has been made. Images from FIFA's official website were used to collect data. In the matches evaluated, the goals scored were monitored repeatedly and collected using an improved form method. Goals evaluated: It is divided into ten parameters: attack time of goals, distribution of goals to halves, attack starting zone, attack starting style, number of passes before the goal, area where the goal is scored, goal kick technique, number of contacts of the goal scorer with the ball, positions of the goal scorers and squad status. When the data obtained in the study was examined, the analysis of goal scoring time periods revealed a different result than other similar studies in the literature. While it is generally stated in the literature that the most goals are scored between 76-90 minutes, in our study it was determined that the most intense time period for goals scored in the FIFA 2022 World Cup was 61-75 minutes. 58.14% of the goals scored in the 2nd half, 35.47% in the offensive starting zone, 77.33% in the running game, 30.08% with 4-7 passes, 74.42% in the offensive zone. 81.98% were scored with a single contact (kick), 93.02% were scored from the penalty area, 62.79% were scored by offensive players, and 83.72% were scored by the players starting the game in the first 11. has been revealed. 100% of the goals scored by the champion Argentina were with foot kicks, 93.33% from inside the penalty area, 60% in the 2nd half, 80% by the attacking players, 93.33% by the players starting the game in the first 11. It was determined that it was thrown by. Keywords: Football, Goal, Analysis, FIFA 2022 World Cup