We have put together a list of the biggest World Cup records ahead of this summer's tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is the 23rd edition of the event and will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
With the tournament now including 48 teams, there will be plenty of opportunities for the current generation to enter their names into World Cup history.
Fastest goals in World Cup history
Turkey legend Hakan Sukur holds the record for the fastest World Cup goal following his effort just 11 seconds into the third-place play-off match against South Korea in 2002.
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Biggest victory margins at the World Cup
There have been two 9-0 victories at the World Cup over the years, with Yugoslavia and Hungary both achieving the feat.
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Youngest players to play in the World Cup
Former Manchester United midfielder Norman Whiteside holds the record for being the youngest World Cup player after making his debut aged 17 years and 41 days.
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Worst World Cup performances by defending champions
A number of reigning champions have been eliminated at the group stage of the subsequent World Cup.
Germany were the last team to suffer the champions curse at the 2018 World Cup.
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Teams who have won the most World Cups
Brazil are the team who have won the World Cup on the most occasions with a total of five triumphs.
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Players to have won the most World Cups
Brazilian legend Pele remains the only player to have won three World Cups during his career.
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Teams and players with the most World Cup appearances
As well as being the team to win the World Cup the most times, Brazil have also appeared at the finals more than any other country.
The great Lionel Messi holds the record for the most World Cup appearances by an individual player.
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Top goalscorers in World Cups
German striker Miroslav Klose remains at the top of the all-time top goalscorer list with 16 World Cup goals.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will be looking to surpass Klose this summer.
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Oldest players to play in the World Cup
At the age of 45 years and 161 days, Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to play at a World Cup.
Cameroon legend Roger Milla remains the oldest outfield player following his exploits at italia '90.
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