Guinness World Records 2026

BE PART OF IT

Discover the incredible achievements and inspiringstories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one ofthem.

With all new content - from high-end hotels todeserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars - the newedition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is foreveryone, everywhere.

* Find a hidden talent within the FantasticFeats chapter, including crazy collections, super strength and evenpickleball

* Get inspired by 8 new ICONS - whoembody the very best of record breaking - from from music legend Dolly Partonand double-amputee triathlete Billy Monger to powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky

* Marvel at the possibilities of thecutting-edge tech behind modern cities, robots and space exploration in adedicated Science & Engineering chapter

* Celebrate the differences of the mostincredible Human Beings from height extremes to superlative seniors and awesomeanatomy

* Take on the grown-ups with records just forunder 16s and the Young Achievers proving age is no barrier in the Kids Zone

* Cheer on the world's greatest athletes -including soccer GOAT Lionel Messi, WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Tour de Francelegend Mark Cavendish and more - as we run through the latest year in Sports