FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi's 38 breaks Ronaldo's record; Mbappe's 58 sets France record, Haaland's 2 first for Norway

Messi also overtook Pele's World Cup record as ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup.
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Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s stats after 200 international appearances

How do the numbers stack up?

Who Is Better: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? The Numbers Reignite Football’s Greatest Debate

Lionel Messi leads in efficiency, assists and trophies, while Cristiano Ronaldo remains football’s all-time leading scorer ...

Cristiano Ronaldo hits major tournament low as ex-World Cup striker fumes at Roberto Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a terrible start to the 2026 World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on ...
Yahoo! Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi Stats Compared After Piers Morgan Interview Sparks Debate

The debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all-time is showing no sign of slowing down. Fans, pundits and ex-players are split between the two ...
OneFootball

The brutal stats comparison from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2026 World Cup so far | OneFootball

It’s early days – a marathon, not a sprint and all that – but the evidence from the 2026 World Cup openers was brutal for ...
Sports Illustrated

‘I Believe 100%’—Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Wild Claim Completely Undermined by Statistics

Cristiano Ronaldo tried to justify his stay in Saudi Arabia with a claim which Opta’s statistical model categorically refutes. Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly insisted that the Saudi Pro League is ...