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The 2026 World Cup is approaching and expectations are higher than ever. The tournament, which will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is expected to bring not only sporting excitement, but also new historical records.
Following the 2022 edition in Qatar, which saw some incredible individual and team achievements, the new format of 48 teams and 104 matches creates ideal conditions for many records to be broken. With the opening match scheduled for June 11, attention is focused on some of the achievements that could be achieved during this World Cup.
5. The record for the best goalscorer in World Cup history
German legend Miroslav Klose still holds the record for the most goals scored in a World Cup, with 16 goals in 24 matches across four editions.
However, that record is seriously under threat. Lionel Messi currently has 13 goals in the tournament, while Kylian Mbappe has scored 12. With Argentina and France considered among the main favorites for the trophy, both stars are expected to have a real chance of surpassing Klose's record.
4. Coach with the most World Cup victories
Former West Germany coach Helmut Schön leads the all-time standings with 16 victories in World Cup matches.
Didier Deschamps is on the verge of breaking that record as he heads into the tournament. The Frenchman has 14 wins in 19 World Cup games and could become the winningest coach in the competition's history if France continue their good run.
3. Most assists in the history of the competition
Fritz Walter, the legendary West German captain and 1954 World Cup champion, holds the assist record with nine.
Lionel Messi is just one step away from this achievement. The Argentine captain has registered eight assists at the World Cup and needs just two more to take sole possession of the top spot in this category.
2. England's top scorer at the World Cup
Harry Kane is close to a historic record for the England national team. The striker has scored eight goals in the World Cup and is just two goals behind Gary Lineker, who leads the way with 10.
If he maintains his current form, Kane is likely to become England's top scorer in the history of this tournament, breaking a record that has stood for decades.
1. Record for goals scored in a single season
The biggest change to the 2026 World Cup is the expansion from 32 to 48 teams, which will increase the number of matches from 64 to 104.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar currently holds the record for the most goals scored in a tournament, with 172. Using that tournament's average goal tally as a reference, the 2026 tournament could produce close to 280 goals in total.
Even if the average goals per match drops slightly, experts estimate that the current record is very likely to be surpassed, making this World Cup one of the most productive in football history.
A world for history
The new format, the greater number of matches and the presence of some of the greatest footballers of the modern era create the ideal conditions for the 2026 World Cup to go down in history not only for the spectacle on the pitch, but also for the records that can be broken. From Messi and Mbappe to Kane and Deschamps, many big names have the opportunity to write new chapters in the golden book of world football.
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