Guinness World Records 2026

Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world… and how you can become one of them.

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

* Find a hidden talent within the Fantastic Feats chapter, including crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball

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

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

* Celebrate the differences of the most incredible Human Beings from height extremes to superlative seniors and awesome anatomy

* Take on the grown-ups with records just for under 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 sensation Caitlin Clark, cricket superstar Ellyse Perry and more – as we run through the latest year in Sports