Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé Set to Break Records in 2026 World Cup
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to witness the potential breaking of 20 significant records by prominent football players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé. Messi, the captain of Argentina, currently has 13 World Cup goals and is aiming to surpass Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals.
Kylian Mbappé, with 12 World Cup goals, is also in contention to tie or surpass this record. Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cups, having already scored in five.
Messi holds the record for the most matches played in World Cup history at 26 and aims to extend his record for assists across different tournaments. The tournament will mark Brazil's 23rd World Cup appearance, and they currently hold the record for the most matches won and goals scored in World Cup history.
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