The records that look set to be broken (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 World Cup has already seen several records broken, including Lionel Messi equaling the all-time World Cup goal record, Harry Kane tying England's World Cup goal record, Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, and Cape Verde's Vozinha setting records as the oldest player in a World Cup debut.

• Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals and may break it in the 2026 tournament.
• Harry Kane tied Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record and became the second England player to score in three different World Cups.
• Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match at 41 years and 132 days.
• Vozinha, Cape Verde's goalkeeper, became the oldest player to appear in a nation's World Cup debut and the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a finals debut.