The Guinness World Records 2026 is the latest edition of the world's best-selling annual reference book, packed with thousands of verified record-breaking achievements from around the globe. This 256-page hardcover celebrates the extraordinary across nature, science, sports, and human endeavor, featuring all-new content ranging from high-end hotels and deserted ghost towns to talented pets and global sports superstars.

Inside, the Fantastic Feats chapter explores crazy collections, feats of super strength, and emerging sports like pickleball. A dedicated Science & Engineering section examines cutting-edge technology behind modern cities, robotics, and space exploration. The book introduces 8 new ICONS who embody the very best of record-breaking, including music legend Dolly Parton, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, and powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky. The Humans chapter celebrates incredible individuals from height extremes to superlative seniors and remarkable anatomy. A Kids Zone spotlights records achieved by under-16s, while the Sports chapter cheers on American heroes including Caitlin Clark, Lamar Jackson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.