Substitutes scored 32 goals at Brazil 2014 – the most ever in one World Cup. It is followed by the 30 at Qatar 2022, when more introductions were allowed, and 23 at Germany 2006. The most famous substitute goal at the 20th global finals was Mario Gotze’s volleyed winner for Germany against Argentina in the final.

His team-mate Andre Schurrle struck three goals from the bench: one in the extra-time defeat of Algeria in the last 16, and two in the 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the semi-finals. Other memorable efforts from the bench include late winners from Haris Seferovic for Switzerland against Ecuador, John Brooks for USA against Ghana, and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for the Netherlands against Mexico.

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