Full list of 12 records set at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has ended with Spain crowned as the champions after pipping Argentina 1-0 at MetLife stadium in New York, United States.

This year’s edition came off with outstanding feats and stardust memories.

Here are 20 world records that highlighted the World Cup:

Nine African teams advanced to the knockout rounds against the previous record of two nations.

Champions Spain conceded only one goal in eight games, keeping 7 clean sheets, an awesome record

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada had a 48-team format for the first time.

Kylian Mbappé (France) set the all-time scoring record with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi with 21.

The 2026 World Cup recorded 215 group-stage goals and the highest overall attendance

Mexico won four consecutive World Cup matches, which is a new CONCACAF record.

Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, the highest goals tally by an individual in a World Cup.

Michael Olise (France) broke the record for most assists in a single tournament with 7 assists.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became the only players in history to feature at six different World Cup tournaments.

At 6ft 9 inches, Norway’s goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, became the tallest player ever named in a World Cup squad.

Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora was the youngest player at the tournament at 16 years old.

The 2026 World Cup has the highest attendance than previous ticketing and venue records, with more than 3.6 million fans at stadiums.