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Record-Breaking World Cup 2026 Sees Historic On-Pitch & Music Feats
27 Jul
Summary
- Messi set a new record for most men's World Cup victories.
- Mbappé became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
- Shakira and Burna Boy's anthem topped global music charts.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded with a flurry of historic achievements, setting new benchmarks in both athletic performance and musical impact. On the pitch, Argentina's Lionel Messi now holds the record for the most victories in the men's tournament with 23 wins. France's Kylian Mbappé etched his name in history as the all-time World Cup top scorer, netting 22 goals throughout the competition.
Beyond the players, the official World Cup song, "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, achieved unprecedented success. It became the first World Cup anthem to reach the pinnacle of both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. Furthermore, "Dai Dai" entered the Billboard Hot 100's top 40 at number 17, surpassing Shakira's previous record with "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" which peaked at number 38 in 2010.
The song's immense popularity was amplified by its performance at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City and during the final match's halftime show in East Rutherford, New Jersey. These high-profile appearances contributed to "Dai Dai" accumulating 8.6 million streams and 13.9 million radio airplay audience impressions in the United States during the week of July 17-23.
