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2026 World Cup Hits 3,000th Goal and Record 6.25M Fans

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already set two all-time records: the 3,000th goal ever scored in tournament history, and 6.25 million fans attending — the largest in World Cup history.

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Ronaldo Becomes First Player to Score at Six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring six minutes into Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan, then added a second to stand alone in World Cup history.

Human Achievements

Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Goal King With 18 Goals

Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to pass Miroslav Klose and stand alone as the men's World Cup all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals.

Human Achievements

5,000 People in 5 Countries Set Guinness Juggling Record Before World Cup

In 43 cities across the US, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and the UK, freestylers and fans bounced a ball in unison for ten seconds — and raised money for climate-damaged soccer fields.

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Mexico City Paints Record-Breaking 200m² Mural for World Cup

Artists used brushes and acrylics to paint a football-themed mural in Mexico City spanning more than 200 square metres — earning a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.