2018 Russia Matches 64 Goals scored 169 Goals per match 2,64 Sentoffs 4 Sentoffs per match 0,06 Yellow cards 219 Yellow cards per match 3,42 Countries participated 32 Cities involved in World Cup 11 Stadiums involved in World Cup 12 Spectators 3 031 748 Spectators per match 47 371 Golden ball Luka Modric (CRO) Golden shoe Harry Kane (ENG) Fair play award Spain Best goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (BEL) Best young player Kylian Mbappe (FRA)