In the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will start in the United States, Mexico and Canada, where the world’s 48 best teams will compete for the world title, several major records in football history can also be broken during the tournament._x000D_
The fans’ attention is focused on Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who are going to play the sixth World Cup of their careers. If both take the field, they will become the first players in history to participate in 6 different World Cup editions._x000D_
Lionel Messi already holds the distinction of playing the most matches in the World Cup with 26, spending 2314 minutes on the field and playing the most matches as captain, which is expected to increase further._x000D_
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is close to another unique record. If he scores in the tournament, he will become the first footballer in the world to score in six different World Cup editions._x000D_
The record for the most goals in World Cup history is held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose with 16, but Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe are considered strong candidates for this record. Messi has scored 13 World Cup goals so far, while the 27-year-old Mbappe has 12._x000D_
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France’s star forward Kylian Mbappe can achieve another historic feat. If France reaches the final for the third time in a row and Mbappe scores in this match, he will become the first player to score in three different World Cup finals._x000D_
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Speaking of teams, defending champions Argentina have a golden opportunity to make history. If Argentina is able to retain their title, they will become only the third team after Italy and Brazil to win two World Cups in a row. With this, for the first time since 1962, a team will successfully defend its world title._x000D_
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Brazil can also strengthen its name by several records. If the five-time world champion wins the trophy, its number of World Cup titles will increase to 6, which is a new world record. Brazil is participating in its 23rd World Cup this year, which is itself a record._x000D_
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France can become only the third team in history to play in the World Cup final for the third time in a row, while England and Uruguay will try to win the world title after a long wait. England’s success will return the World Cup title after 60 years and Uruguay’s victory after 76 years._x000D_
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Germany is also in the running for several records. If the German team reaches the final, it will be its ninth World Cup final appearance, which is a new record._x000D_
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Interestingly, no host country has won the World Cup since France in 1998. This time, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will have the opportunity to accomplish this feat on their home turf.
