Many historical records can be made in FIFA World Cup 2026, world’s eyes on legendary players including Messi-Ronaldo

The biggest football extravaganza, FIFA World Cup 2026 has started. This time the tournament is being considered historic in many ways, because for the first time 48 teams are participating in the World Cup and a total of 104 matches will be played. In such a situation, there is every possibility of many old records being broken and new history being made in this mega event.

The eyes of football lovers around the world are not only fixed on the world champion, but also on the records that can be recorded in the pages of history this time.

Most goals scored record likely to be broken

A total of 172 goals were scored in the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is the biggest record in tournament history. But this time the number of matches has increased to 104.

The number of goals is also expected to increase significantly due to more matches. Football experts believe that the record of 2022 may be broken this time.

A new history can be made in the number of viewers

The record for the highest attendance at a World Cup edition is held by the 1994 World Cup, which was hosted by the United States.

This time America, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the tournament. Due to 104 matches, a record number of spectators are expected to reach the stadiums.

Miroslav Klose’s record on Messi’s target

Germany’s great striker records the most goals in World Cup history miroslav close Who scored 16 goals.

argentina star player Lionel Messi currently has 13 World Cup goals to his name, while the French superstar klian mbappe Has scored 12 goals.

If both players perform brilliantly in this tournament, Close’s record may be in danger.

Pele’s assist record also on Messi’s radar

great brazilian footballers Pele He holds the record for the highest number of 10 assists in World Cup history.

Lionel Messi has made 8 assists in the World Cup so far. In such a situation, with just a few more assists he can equal or surpass Pele’s historic record.

Many legends including Ronaldo can create a new age record

Many experienced players who are above 40 years of age are participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The main names among these are-

• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
• Manuel Noir (Germany)
• Luka Modric (Croatia)
• Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico)

If two or more of these players take the field, it could become a new record for the participation of the oldest players in World Cup history.

The biggest World Cup in football history

With 48 teams and 104 matches, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has already become the biggest edition in history. In such a situation, there is every possibility that many new chapters of goals, viewership, individual achievements and team records will be written during the tournament.

Football fans around the world are now keeping an eye on whether legendary players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe will be able to register another historic achievement in their name.