World Cup 2026

Records and all-time statistics

Every figure here is sourced against a named primary reference and stripped of anything that could not be verified. Klose's 16-goal record, Brazil's five titles, Messi's 26 appearances: the numbers that define the tournament.

Verified·Records sourced June 2026

Last verified 2026-07-23 16:02 UTC - auto-refreshed

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