As the 2026 World Cup approaches, several players have the opportunity to break or set significant records. Lionel Messi could become the first player to appear in six World Cups, while Cristiano Ronaldo aims to extend his record as the oldest goalscorer in tournament history.
Other records within reach include most World Cup goals, currently held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose with 16. Multiple active players will be looking to add to their tallies and climb the all-time scoring charts. The expanded 48-team format also means more matches and more opportunities for new records to be established.
