FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi sets another World Cup record; Ronaldo second with 25; Kane's 11 best for England; Modric record 40

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 27.
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Career trophies, goals, stats and awards for football superstars

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely seen as two of the greatest to play the game. The pair, and their rivalry, have defined a generation of football. Everyone has their opinion on who is ...

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 and the sport’s highest-paid star.

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?

39 Stunning Lionel Messi World Cup Stats For The GOAT's 39th Birthday

Lionel Messi is having a big week. The soccer GOAT had a record-breaking performance in Argentina's second group-stage match ...