The 2026 World Cup could be the 6th in a row for Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
On this occasion, let’s recall how legendary football players performed together with their national teams at the previous World Cups.
Lionel Messi: 5 World Cups, 13 Goals, 8 Assists, 2 Ballon d’Or, 2022 World Champion
- 2006 – semi-final
- 2010 – quarter finals
- 2014 – the final
- 2018 – 1/8 finals
- 2022 is the winner
Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 World Cups, 8 goals, 2 assists
- 2006 – semi-final
- 2010 – round of 16
- 2014 – group stage
- 2018 – 1/8 finals
- 2022 – quarter finals
📊 Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi-FIFA World Cup Stats🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo
🏟️ 5 FIFA World Cups
⚽️ 8 goals
🎯 2 assists🇦🇷 Lionel Messi
🏟️ 5 FIFA World Cups
⚽️ 13 goals
🎯 8 assists
🏅 2 Golden Balls
🏆 FIFA World Cup Champion🐐 One last dance for the GOATs! pic.twitter.com/tdgJ7aeA0u
— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) December 5, 2025
Source: sport.ua