Do you have a football mad member of your family? This is the perfect Xmas present.
Whether you’re new to football or a lifelong fan, get ready to revive the moments that made sports history with Guinness World Records: Football Edition 2026 – available in stores and online now.
This brand-new guide to the beautiful game counts down the Top 100 football records of all time, celebrating the stars, teams and moments that defined the sport.
At the heart of the book are football’s most iconic names. Cristiano Ronaldo extends his legend with an unmatched list of titles, including most men’s international appearances (219), most FIFA World Cup tournaments scored in (5) most goals scored in UEFA Champions League history (140), most goals in a UEFA Champions League season (17), and most goals in the FIFA Club World Cup (7). Off the pitch, Ronaldo also holds the most followers on Instagram (664M), underlining his global influence.
Jude Bellingham makes history as the youngest player to win 50 Bundesliga matches (19 years, 235 days), while Harry Kane continues to dominate the Premier League with the most goals scored in the English Premier League for one club (213) and the most goals scored by a combination in the English Premier League (47).
Goal machine Erling Haaland smashed his way into the record books with the most goals scored in a UEFA Champions League game (5) and the most goals scored in the UEFA Nations League (19).
Meanwhile, Christine Sinclair cements her place as a trailblazer with the most FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances as captain (18). Fans will also find Lionel Messi’s astonishing most goals scored in a calendar year (91), most wins of the Ballon d’Or (8), and most consecutive UEFA Champions League seasons scored in (18), along with Pep Guardiola’srecord as the youngest manager to win the UEFA Champions League (38 years, 129 days), Carlo Ancelotti’s most UEFA Champions League games managed (218), and Sarina Wiegman’s most wins of the Best FIFA Women’s Coach award (4).
This edition also shines a spotlight on two-time freestyle world champion Isabel Wilkins, who holds four official Guinness World Records titles, including most Abbas around-the-world tricks in 30 seconds (18), most half-beck around-the-world tricks in one minute (12), most hop-the-world tricks in 30 seconds (47), and most clipper tricks in one minute (46). Isabel not only leads readers through the Freestyle Challenge with step-by-step tips and tricks but also pens the book’s introduction, inviting fans to get hands-on with football record-breaking. Readers can test their knowledge with the official Football Edition Quiz and take part in the You vs GWR freestyle challenge for the chance to set a record of their own.
The book doesn’t just look back, it also highlights rising stars setting new records today, giving fans a glimpse of football’s future icons. And with features including a fully illustrated FIFA World Cup Timeline, Around the Grounds tours of the world’s most iconic stadiums, and Pitch Perfect celebrating the music and anthems that soundtrack the game, Guinness World Records: Football Edition 2026 is the ultimate celebration of football’s past, present, and future.
Will Munford, Adjudicator and Senior Talent & Creative Manager at Guinness World Records, says: “Football is the world’s most watched, played, and passionately followed sport – and it’s packed with extraordinary record-breaking moments. This new edition brings those moments to life, shining a spotlight on the global icons, historic victories, and awe-inspiring feats that make the beautiful game so special. Whether you’re gearing up for the next World Cup or simply a devoted fan, the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2026 is the ultimate celebration of the sport you love.”
Buy your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guinness-World-Records-Football-2026/dp/1913484882
