The 2026 World Cup presents opportunities for numerous records to be broken, potentially by football icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe. A recent report highlights 20 specific records within reach during the tournament, encompassing both individual player achievements and national team milestones. Messi and Ronaldo, despite their age, could extend their existing records for appearances and goals. Mbappe is poised to challenge for top scorer honors and overall tournament impact. The expanded 48-team format of the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, increases the number of matches and, consequently, the chances for new records to emerge. The article details potential benchmarks in areas like total goals scored, clean sheets, and tournament wins for various nations. It provides a comprehensive overview of the statistical possibilities awaiting players and teams in the upcoming competition.