Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, several long-standing records could be broken by some of football’s biggest stars and nations.According to data compiled by ActionNetwork.com, the tournament could see new milestones set by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France and other leading football nations.Here are 20 records that could fall at the 2026 World Cup.1 Messi or Mbappe could challenge Klose’s goal recordArgentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward Kylian Mbappe could tie or surpass the World Cup goals record currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals. Messi has 13 World Cup goals, while Mbappe has 12.2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. According to data compiled by ActionNetwork.com, the tournament could see new milestones set by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France and other leading football nations.Here are 20 records that could fall at the 2026 World Cup.1 Messi or Mbappe could challenge Klose’s goal recordArgentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward Kylian Mbappe could tie or surpass the World Cup goals record currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals. Messi has 13 World Cup goals, while Mbappe has 12.2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Here are 20 records that could fall at the 2026 World Cup.1 Messi or Mbappe could challenge Klose’s goal recordArgentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward Kylian Mbappe could tie or surpass the World Cup goals record currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals. Messi has 13 World Cup goals, while Mbappe has 12.2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 1 Messi or Mbappe could challenge Klose’s goal recordArgentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward Kylian Mbappe could tie or surpass the World Cup goals record currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals. Messi has 13 World Cup goals, while Mbappe has 12.2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward Kylian Mbappe could tie or surpass the World Cup goals record currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals. Messi has 13 World Cup goals, while Mbappe has 12.2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 2. Ronaldo could score in six World CupsPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He is already the only player to have scored in five editions.3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 3. Messi could extend appearance recordMessi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Messi currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played with 26 and is expected to add to that tally in 2026.4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 4. Messi and Ronaldo could become six-time World Cup participantsBoth players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Both players could become the first footballers to feature in six World Cup tournaments, having appeared in every edition since 2006.5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 5. Messi could add to his assist recordsMessi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Messi has recorded assists in five different World Cups and could extend that record. He could also challenge the overall assist record depending on the counting method used.6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 6. Messi could increase his minutes-played recordThe Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The Argentine legend already holds the record for most minutes played at the World Cup with 2,314 minutes.7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 7. Messi could extend captaincy recordMessi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Messi has captained Argentina in 19 World Cup matches, more than any player in history.8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 8. Mbappe could make final historyThe French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The French star could become the first player to score in three separate World Cup finals after scoring in the 2018 and 2022 finals.9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 9. Argentina could retain the World CupThe reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The reigning champions could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, after Italy and Brazil.10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 10. Brazil could increase its title recordBrazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Brazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles and could extend that record to six.Related NewsFULL LIST: Top 10 biggest bids rejected in football historyEngland squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says BellinghamSouth Korea beat Czechs 2-1 to make strong World Cup start11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 11. England or Uruguay could end record title droughtsIf either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. If either nation wins in 2026, they would surpass Italy’s record of 44 years between World Cup titles.12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 12. Germany could add to second-place recordGermany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Germany already holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at the World Cup with four.13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 13. Germany could extend third-place recordThe Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The Germans have also finished third four times, more than any other nation.14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 14. France could reach a third consecutive finalFrance could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. France could become only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals after Germany and Brazil.15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 15. Brazil could extend appearance recordThe 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The 2026 tournament will mark Brazil’s 23rd World Cup appearance, the most by any country.16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 16. Brazil could increase its wins and goals recordsBrazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Brazil already holds records for most matches won and most goals scored in World Cup history.17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 17. England’s draw record could growEngland holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. England holds the record for the most drawn matches at the World Cup with 22.18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 18. Germany could concede more goals than any nationGermany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Germany already holds the record for most goals conceded at World Cups.19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 19. Mexico could extend loss recordMexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. Mexico has suffered more World Cup defeats than any other nation and could add to its total.20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. 20. A host nation could finally win againFor the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. For the first time since France won the 1998 tournament on home soil, a host nation could lift the trophy. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 edition.The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history. The tournament, scheduled to be the biggest in World Cup history, could therefore produce a host of new records on and off the pitch as football’s biggest stars seek to cement their places in history.