Messi vs Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups

A complete overview of the professional careers of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, based on more than 15 years of analysis and continuous monitoring. A global vision of their evolution, impact, and performance from their debut to the present day.
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Argentina 34 21 12 0.62 0.35 0.97
Totals 34 21 12 0.62 0.35 0.97
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 10 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Portugal 27 11 2 0.41 0.07 0.48
Totals 27 11 2 0.41 0.07 0.48
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 8 months, 29 days
The most recent statistics from the latest matches played by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, including goals, assists, and minutes played. An immediate reference to assess their current competitive level.

Last games:

FIFA World Cup · Final
Spain vs Argentina
España 1-0 Argentina
 
Messi, 120′
 
19-07-2026
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FIFA World Cup · Round of 16
Spain vs Portugal
España 1-0 Portugal
 
C. Ronaldo, 90′
 
06-07-2026
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Timeframe
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
39 years, 4 months, 10 days+-868 days
41 years, 8 months, 29 days+868 days
6 seasons 0
34 games played +7
27-7
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.62 goals per game +51%
0.41+-34%
80.95% goals without penalties +17%
63.64%+-17%
19.05% +-17%
 36.36% penalty goals+17%
Scores every 145′ -38%
200′–27%
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
33 total contributions -20
13-20
12 assists (Opta™ criteria) -10
2-10
15 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -13
2-13
Assists every 254′ -333%
1102′–77%
Goal contribution every 93′ -83%
170′–45%
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
3 finals played +3
0-3
1 finals won +1
0-1
2 finals lost +2
0-2
2 goals in finals +100%
0-2
0 assists in finals +0%
0.67 goals per game in finals +100%
0.00+-100%
Scores in finals every 180′ –100%
–-100%
Assists in finals every 0′ 
Goal contribution in finals every 180′ –100%
–-100%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1/6 titles won +1
0/6-1

Game by game: every goal and assist by Messi and Ronaldo

Messi

21 goals and 12 assists in 21 games with a goal or assist

DateTeamOpponentCompetitionResultGoalsAssists
15 Jul 2026ArgentinaEnglandFIFA World Cup · Semifinals2-12
11 Jul 2026ArgentinaSwitzerlandFIFA World Cup · Quarter finals3-11
7 Jul 2026ArgentinaEgyptFIFA World Cup · Round of 163-211
3 Jul 2026ArgentinaCape VerdeFIFA World Cup · Round of 323-21
27 Jun 2026ArgentinaJordaniaFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-11
22 Jun 2026ArgentinaAustriaFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-02
16 Jun 2026ArgentinaArgeliaFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-03
18 Dec 2022ArgentinaFranceFIFA World Cup · Final3-32
13 Dec 2022ArgentinaCroatiaFIFA World Cup · Semifinals3-011
9 Dec 2022ArgentinaNetherlandsFIFA World Cup · Quarter finals2-211
3 Dec 2022ArgentinaAustraliaFIFA World Cup · Round of 162-11
26 Nov 2022ArgentinaMexicoFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-011
22 Nov 2022ArgentinaSaudi ArabiaFIFA World Cup · Group stage1-21
30 Jun 2018ArgentinaFranceFIFA World Cup · Round of 163-42
26 Jun 2018ArgentinaNigeriaFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-11
1 Jul 2014ArgentinaSwitzerlandFIFA World Cup · Round of 161-01
25 Jun 2014ArgentinaNigeriaFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-22
21 Jun 2014ArgentinaIranFIFA World Cup · Group stage1-01
15 Jun 2014ArgentinaBosnia-HerzegovinaFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-11
27 Jun 2010ArgentinaMexicoFIFA World Cup · Round of 163-11
16 Jun 2006ArgentinaSerbiaFIFA World Cup · Group stage6-011

Ronaldo

11 goals and 2 assists in 9 games with a goal or assist

DateTeamOpponentCompetitionResultGoalsAssists
2 Jul 2026PortugalCroatiaFIFA World Cup · Round of 322-11
23 Jun 2026PortugalUzbekistanFIFA World Cup · Group stage5-02
24 Nov 2022PortugalGhanaFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-21
20 Jun 2018PortugalMoroccoFIFA World Cup · Group stage1-01
15 Jun 2018PortugalSpainFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-33
26 Jun 2014PortugalGhanaFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-11
22 Jun 2014PortugalUSAFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-21
21 Jun 2010PortugalNorth KoreaFIFA World Cup · Group stage7-011
17 Jun 2006PortugalIranFIFA World Cup · Group stage2-01

Messi vs Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 21 goals and 12 assists in 34 games (0.62 goals per game), and Ronaldo 11 goals and 2 assists in 27 games (0.41). Messi has more goals and also more assists. Titles: Messi 1, Ronaldo 0.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

Cache date: 03-11-2026 23:40:17