The records that look set to be broken
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already seeing many football players achieve or approach historic records. Lionel Messi matched Miroslav Klose’s record for most World Cup goals, and other players like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are close to setting their own records. Cristiano Ronaldo is also aiming to extend his record for most World Cups scored in and became the oldest outfield player at the tournament.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening game, reaching 16 World Cup goals, tied with Miroslav Klose’s all-time record.
- Kylian Mbappe is France’s top scorer with 58 goals and has scored 14 World Cup goals, near the record.
- Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia, matching Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for England and becoming England’s joint-most capped player.
- Kane has scored in three different World Cups, joining David Beckham in that achievement.
- Mbappe and Kane are competing to become the first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots, awarded to the top scorer of the tournament.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in five separate World Cups and may break the record of most World Cups with goals by scoring in the 2026 event.
- Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to play at a World Cup during the 2026 tournament.
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