Like the previous editions, the FIFA World Cup 2018 edition will witness the fall of many records. While all the attention will be on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there are few other records that could tumble in Russia. The weather conditions of Russia makes for a unique and challenging World Cup and with at least three of the following records most likely to be achieved, Russia will truly be a spectacle for the fans. According to FIFA.com, following are some of the records that could go for a toss.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi could surpass his former national coach Diego Maradona’s record of most goals as captain in the World Cup. Maradona has six goals and Messi requires three more to cross the milestone.
Germany’s Thomas Muller will be gunning to become the first player to register the record of scoring five goals in three World Cups. Muller, Miroslav Klose, and Peruvian Teofilo Cubillas are the only other players to have scored more than four times in the World Cups. On the other hand, Klose holds the record for most World Cup goals, 16 and Muller is just six shy.