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World Cup records could be broken during 2026 tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

World Cup records could be broken during 2026 tournament

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to set multiple records. Miroslav Klose's all-time goal record of 16 is under threat from Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Each of the past three Golden Boot winners will compete, potentially making Mbappe the first player to win it twice. Debutants Curaçao will become the smallest nation by size and population to join the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, and Guillermo Ochoa could be the first players to compete in six World Cups. Didier Deschamps may surpass Helmut Schön's managerial win record, while 78-year-old Dick Advocaat is set to be the oldest manager ever in World Cup history.

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By the Numbers

•Klose's goal record faces challenge from Messi and Mbappe.
•Mbappe, Kane, and Rodriguez aim for a second Golden Boot.
•Curaçao will debut as the smallest nation in World Cup history.
•Ronaldo, Messi, and Ochoa could play in their sixth World Cup.
•Deschamps aims for 16 managerial wins; Advocaat to be oldest manager.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner and it's set to be a record-breaking summer at the expanded tournament.Here are someWorld Cup records that could fall this summer.World Cup all-time ...
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