sports records

2026 World Cup shatters all-time goals record with 45 matches still to play

The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in tournament history on Thursday night, when United States defender Auston Trusty headed in the 173rd goal of the competition just two minutes into a Group D match against Türkiye in…

Greek vaulter Karalis clears 6.17m, now second best ever

Emmanouil Karalis launched himself into the record books on Saturday, clearing 6.17 meters at the Greek Indoor Championships in Paiania on the outskirts of Athens to become the second-highest pole vaulter of all time. Only Sweden's Armand Duplantis, who holds…