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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, 0 months, 25 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, 5 months, 14 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, 0 months, 25 days+-869 days
41 years, 5 months, 14 days+869 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

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