Messi vs Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups in 2026

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	8	8	4	1.00	0.50	1.50
Totals	8	8	4	1.00	0.50	1.50

Summary

Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 11 days

	Totals			Per game
Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Goals	Assists	Contrib.
Portugal	5	3	0	0.60	0.00	0.60
Totals	5	3	0	0.60	0.00	0.60

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 8 months, 30 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

	1-0
		Messi, 120′

19-07-2026

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FIFA World Cup · Round of 16
Spain vs Portugal

	1-0
		C. Ronaldo, 90′

06-07-2026

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Timeframe

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

39 years, 4 months, 11 days+-869 days

41 years, 8 months, 30 days+869 days

1 seasons 0

8 games played +3

5-3

Goals

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

8 goals -5

3-5

1.00 goals per game +67%

0.60+-40%

8 goals without penalties -6

2-6

100.00% goals without penalties +33%

66.67%+-33%

0 +1

1 penalty goals

0.00% +-33%

33.33% penalty goals+33%

1 direct free-kick goals +100%

0-1

Scores every 92′ -59%

147′–37%

Goal contribution

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

12 total contributions -9

3-9

4 assists (Opta™ criteria) +100%

0-4

Goal contribution every 62′ -138%

147′–58%

In finals

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

1 finals played +1

0-1

0 finals won 0

1 finals lost +1

0-1

0 goals in finals +0%

0 assists in finals +0%

0.00 goals per game in finals +0%

Scores in finals every 0′

Assists in finals every 0′

Goal contribution in finals every 0′

Titles

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

0/1 titles won 0/10

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

Messi

8 goals and 4 assists in 7 games with a goal or assist

Date	Team	Opponent	Competition	Result	Goals	Assists
15 Jul 2026	Argentina	England	FIFA World Cup · Semifinals	2-1		2
11 Jul 2026	Argentina	Switzerland	FIFA World Cup · Quarter finals	3-1		1
7 Jul 2026	Argentina	Egypt	FIFA World Cup · Round of 16	3-2	1	1
3 Jul 2026	Argentina	Cape Verde	FIFA World Cup · Round of 32	3-2	1
27 Jun 2026	Argentina	Jordania	FIFA World Cup · Group stage	3-1	1
22 Jun 2026	Argentina	Austria	FIFA World Cup · Group stage	2-0	2
16 Jun 2026	Argentina	Argelia	FIFA World Cup · Group stage	3-0	3

Ronaldo

3 goals and 0 assists in 2 games with a goal or assist

Date	Team	Opponent	Competition	Result	Goals	Assists
2 Jul 2026	Portugal	Croatia	FIFA World Cup · Round of 32	2-1	1
23 Jun 2026	Portugal	Uzbekistan	FIFA World Cup · Group stage	5-0	2

Messi vs Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups in 2026: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 8 goals and 4 assists in 8 games (1.00 goals per game), and Ronaldo 3 goals and 0 assists in 5 games (0.60). Messi has more goals and also more assists.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

Cache date: 04-11-2026 00:26:49