Real Madrid breaks 72-year-old historic World Cup record

Real Madrid has once again solidified its global dominance, this time on the world stage rather than in club competitions. Players from the club have achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 World Cup, setting a new record for the most goals contributed by players from a single club in a single tournament.

This record-breaking feat followed a decisive brace by England’s Jude Bellingham against Norway, which propelled his national team to the semi-finals. This effort brought the total goal tally for Real Madrid players in the current World Cup to 19—the highest number ever recorded for a single club in the tournament’s history.

With this achievement, Real Madrid surpasses the previous record of 18 goals, which had stood since the 1954 World Cup, set by the Hungarian club Honvéd, led by Sándor Kocsis. Bayern Munich later matched that record during Germany’s 2014 triumph, and Paris Saint-Germain equaled it in 2022, fueled by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Now, Real Madrid stands alone at the top of this historic ranking.

Mbappe leads, Bellingham follows

Kylian Mbappé leads the charge for Real Madrid in the tournament with 8 goals, followed by Jude Bellingham with 6. Vinícius Júnior added 4 goals before Brazil’s exit, and Arda Güler contributed one for Turkey, bringing the combined total to 19.

This record is poised to rise even further. With both Mbappé and Bellingham still competing, Real Madrid has an opportunity to extend its lead and further cement the profound impact its players are having on football’s most prestigious tournament.

Featured image via the Canary

By Alaa Shamali