Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Al-Nassr | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Portugal | Argentina |
| Age | 41 | 39 |
| Statistic | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 233 | 207 |
| International goals | 146 | 125 |
| Statistic | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 15 |
| Goals | 28 | 12 |
| Assists | 2 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score in World Cup 2026? +
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Cristiano Ronaldo have? +
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned 233 international caps and scored 146 goals for Portugal.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? +
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 3 goals while Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Cristiano Ronaldo (🇵🇹 Portugal, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo has 233 international caps and 146 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 28 goals and provided 2 assists in 30 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and 8 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.