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 | Portugal | Argentina |
| Nationality | Portugal | Argentina |
| Age | 41 | 39 |
| Statistic | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| 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 has scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances.
How many international caps does Cristiano Ronaldo have? +
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned 233 international caps and scored 146 goals for Portugal.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? +
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 28 goals in 30 apps while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps. 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 Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Cristiano Ronaldo (🇵🇹 Portugal, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Cristiano Ronaldo brings 233 international caps and 146 career international goals into the tournament, 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.