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Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Paralympic athletes shattered five world records at the season's opening World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, with emerging stars challenging established champions. Nearly 300 athletes from 51 nations competed in an event that showcased the future of para shooting sports.
Unai Simón just made World Cup history with 519 consecutive minutes without allowing a goal, breaking a record that stood since 1990. The Spanish keeper's incredible streak has helped lead his team to their best World Cup run in 16 years.
Thousands gathered in Mexico's capital to create a nearly kilometer-long human wave, attempting a Guinness World Record just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The celebration blended football fever with traditional Mexican culture in a colorful display of national pride.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria, breaking the all-time record and proving that perseverance pays off. After nearly quitting a decade ago, the Argentine captain is now making history at his sixth World Cup.
India just made cricket history with the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup final, crushing their own previous record by 79 runs. The defending champions lit up the scoreboard with 255 runs against New Zealand, proving why they're a force to be reckoned with.
Canada just scored their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a stunning 6-0 win over Qatar, featuring Jonathan David's record-breaking hat trick. The team shattered multiple records, including the largest margin of victory by any nation from their region in World Cup history.
The 2026 World Cup is crushing attendance records, with projections showing it will become the most-attended single-sport championship in history. After just 24 matches, the tournament hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico is pacing to obliterate the previous record set in 1994.
Olympic champion Laura Nolte smashed both the start and track records at the World Cup finale in Altenberg, Germany, capping off a dominant season. The 2022 gold medalist secured her overall World Cup title just weeks before defending her Olympic crown in Italy.
Thousands gathered on one of Mexico City's grandest boulevards to create the world's largest Mexican wave outside a stadium, celebrating the country's third time hosting soccer's biggest tournament. The joyful event honored the 40th anniversary of the wave's debut at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time World Cup leading scorer at just 27 years old, surpassing Lionel Messi's record with his 22nd career goal in the tournament. The milestone came during an electrifying 6-4 match that showcased the beautiful game at its finest.
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup wearing borrowed boots after his own pair broke in training. The record has stood for 68 years, even as today's superstars chase it with more games to help them.
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by securing her 110th World Cup victory, more than any alpine skier ever. The 29-year-old also clinched her ninth slalom season title at the World Cup Finals.
France's Kylian Mbappé just became the all-time World Cup top scorer, netting his 22nd goal in just 22 games. The 27-year-old captain surpassed Lionel Messi's record, though his team fell 6-4 to England in the third-place match.
America's Mikaela Shiffrin just made skiing history with her 108th World Cup victory and ninth discipline title, breaking records that stood for decades. The win cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time.
American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin just made history, capturing her sixth World Cup skiing title and tying a 47-year-old record. The win caps off an incredible comeback year for the Olympic champion.
The United States men's soccer team made history Friday night, scoring more World Cup goals in a single match than ever before. The 4-1 victory over Paraguay at LA Stadium kicked off America's home World Cup journey with a record-breaking performance.
England's captain scored twice in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, matching a national record that stood for 36 years. The striker now shares the mark with Gary Lineker at 10 World Cup goals.
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