Explore FIFA World Cup records, including the most goals scored, Golden Boot winners, top scorers and historic milestones from 1930 to 2026.
The FIFA World Cup returns in 2026 as the biggest
edition in the tournament's history. It kicks off on
June 11 in Mexico City, with 48 teams playing
104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. By
comparison, the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 featured just
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