Some of The Records Set or Broken at The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was more than a month of unforgettable football; it was a tournament for the books. From Kylian Mbappé becoming the competition’s all-time leading goalscorer to Cristiano Ronaldo extending his remarkable World Cup legacy and Lamine Yamal reaching yet another historic milestone, the tournament produced a host of records that may stand for years to come. Here’s a look at some of the biggest records set and broken during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé Becomes the FIFA World Cup’s All-Time Leading Goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé etched his name into football history by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi’s tally during the tournament. The France captain finished the competition with 22 World Cup goals. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest players the tournament has ever seen.

Mbappé Becomes the First Player to Win Back-to-Back Golden Boots

Mbappé also became the first player to win consecutive FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards, having finished as the tournament’s top scorer in both Qatar 2022 and the 2026 edition.

Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice! 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/OmI6Y9VQRl

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 19, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores in Six Different World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his legacy by becoming the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. Having already been the only footballer to score in five editions, the Portuguese superstar added another remarkable milestone to an unparalleled international career.

History for @Cristiano! 🇵🇹

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different @FIFAWorldCup…