Records are sports’ most thrilling promises: proof that training methods evolve, tactics sharpen, and athletes keep finding new levels. While no one can guarantee a record will fall in a given year, 2026 is shaping up as a particularly exciting moment to watch because it combines major global events with fast-moving performance trends.Two mega-stages in particular put 2026 in the spotlight: the 2026 FIFA World Cup (with an expanded format) and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Add in ye [...]