Comparing the national team statistics of "Messi" and "Ronaldo" after both announced their retirement in 2026.
On 5 November 2026 GMT+7, after Cristiano Ronaldo officially announced his retirement from the Portugal national team via his personal social media, two of the greatest footballers of the current era, including Lionel Messi who had previously announced his retirement from Argentina, have now concluded their national team careers.
Here are their national team statistics.
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
208 matches
126 goals and 69 assists
4 national team titles
World Cup (2022)
Copa America (2021, 2024)
Finalissima (2022)
8 Ballon d'Or awards
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Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
234 matches
146 goals and 45 assists
3 national team titles
Euro Championship (2016)
UEFA Nations League (2019, 2025)
5 Ballon d'Or awards