20 Records Set to Fall at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, several long-standing milestones look ripe for the taking. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé could challenge all-time scoring, appearance and assist records. Argentina, Brazil, Germany and France also have historic marks within reach. From Messi’s minutes-played and captaincy tallies to Brazil’s winning and goals-scored leads, this tournament could rewrite the record books. Even host nations may end a 28-year wait for a home triumph. Here are the 20 most intriguing records that could fall when football’s biggest stars chase history in 2026.
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