Five records have already been broken at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been underway for only a few days, yet several historic moments have already unfolded across North America.

Below are five significant records and milestones that emerged during the tournament’s opening matches:

1. Canada Earns Its First‑Ever World Cup Point

After losing all six of its previous World Cup matches in 1986 and 2022, Canada secured its first point with a 1‑1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The result ended one of the longest winless starts in World Cup history and gave Canada its inaugural point at the finals.

2. Qatar Claims Its First World Cup Point

Qatar’s 1‑1 draw with Switzerland earned the nation its first-ever World Cup point. The hosts had lost all three matches in 2022 and entered the tournament without a point. Boualem Khoukhi’s late equaliser ended that undesirable record.

3. Most Card‑Heavy Opening Match in World Cup History

The opener between Mexico and South Africa became the most ill‑disciplined opening game ever, with three red cards shown. No previous World Cup opening match had produced as many dismissals.

4. Scotland Ends 36‑Year Wait for a World Cup Victory

Scotland’s 1‑0 win over Haiti was their first World Cup victory since defeating Sweden at Italia ’90 on 16 June 1990. The Scots had gone eight World Cup matches without a win over a span of 36 years, making it one of the longest waits between victories in tournament history.

5. Morocco Avoids Another Opening‑Match Defeat

Morocco’s 1‑1 draw with Brazil ended a long-standing streak without a positive result in a World Cup opener. Prior to this tournament, the Atlas Lions had never won an opening match at the finals, recording three defeats and three draws. Their point against five‑time champions Brazil ensured they avoided another opening‑day loss and added to the tournament’s early stories.

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