Messi and Ronaldo break records at World Cup as both age
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria, marking 18 goals in World Cup history on his 39th birthday. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan. The performances came amid discussions of their potential final World Cup appearances, as both have shown remarkable longevity in elite football. While Messi has thrived with 12 goals since turning 35, Ronaldo recorded his first goals at a World Cup since 2022, ending an 11-match goal drought.
- •Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with two goals against Austria.
- •Ronaldo scores his first goals since 2022, becoming the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history.
- •Both players adapt their game to maintain high performance levels as they age.
- •Ronaldo responds to criticism with a record-breaking performance against Uzbekistan.
- •Messi and Ronaldo both feature in six World Cups, with varying scoring records.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
- 2:39 PMBBC Football — As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
"Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
"Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:39 PMAs Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
- BBC FootballJun 24, 2026, 2:39 PMAs Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
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