Messi and Ronaldo set records in ongoing World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
In the ongoing 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to shine. On June 27, Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's match against Jordan, making him the World Cup's all-time scorer with 19 goals. The next day, Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cups, netting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Both players, participating in their sixth World Cup, have set multiple records with their performances, highlighting their enduring legacies in soccer history.
- •Messi scores a hat trick against Jordan, setting new World Cup scoring record.
- •Ronaldo scores twice against Uzbekistan, scoring in six World Cups.
- •Both players competing in their sixth World Cup, solidifying their legacies.
- •Messi holds record for scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
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"Playing in their sixth World Cup, these longtime rivals are competing in the record books this World Cup as well.
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