The expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup has been one of the most record-breaking tournaments in football history. Here are the biggest records, milestones and statistics it has created or broken so far.
Tournament Records
First-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup.
First World Cup hosted by three nations (United States, Canada and Mexico).
Most teams ever to compete at a World Cup (48).
Most matches in a World Cup (104), up from 64.
Most stadiums used (16).
Goals
The highest-scoring World Cup in history, there have been 297 goals scored in 102 matches.
Attendance
Highest total attendance in World Cup history. More than 6.25 million fans attended matches before the final weekend. The expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup has been one of the most record-breaking tournaments in football history. Here are the biggest records, milestones and statistics it has created or broken so far.
African Football
Morocco became the highest-scoring African nation in FIFA World Cup history, overtaking Cameroon, with 30 goals.
African teams collectively recorded one of their highest-ever totals for knockout victories at a single World Cup, 9 teams got to the knock out.
Cape Verde became the smallest nation by population to reach the World Cup knockout stage, capturing global attention during their debut tournament.
