As the 2026 tournament approaches, BBC Sport’s “Ask Me Anything” team is compiling and analyzing records from the history of the FIFA World Cup. The project aims to identify the players and teams holding significant achievements throughout the competition’s history. This includes statistics related to goals scored, appearances, wins, and other key performance indicators. The initiative seeks to provide fans with a comprehensive overview of World Cup lore and highlight notable performances. BBC Sport intends to publish its findings ahead of the 2026 event, offering a data-driven look back at past tournaments. The analysis will likely cover records from the inaugural World Cup in 1930 to the most recent competition in 2022.