Messi, Ronaldo and others set sights on World Cup records
The upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico could see several football legends and nations break long-standing records. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and teams like Argentina, Brazil, and Germany are all in contention to set new milestones. From goal-scoring feats to appearance records, the tournament is poised to showcase history in the making. Fans are watching to see which stars will leave their mark on football’s biggest stage.
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- Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe could challenge Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record, with Messi at 13 and Mbappe at 12 goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
- Messi currently holds the record for most World Cup matches played (26) and could extend this further.
- Argentina could become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cup titles, while Brazil could increase its record to six titles.
- France could reach a third consecutive final, and a host nation could win the tournament for the first time since France in 1998.
