International Career
Argentina vs Portugal on the world stage
Argentina
Lionel Messi
Goals 115
Assists 64
Caps 196
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Goals 143
Assists 46
Caps 226
Head to Head
International Goals
115
vs
143
Leader LM10
CR7
International Assists
64
Leader vs
46
LM10
CR7
Caps
196
vs
226
Leader LM10
CR7
International Hat-tricks
10
vs
10
LM10
CR7
Tournament Achievements
Messi - Argentina
Winner FIFA World Cup 2022
Winner Copa America 2021
Winner Copa America 2024
Winner Finalissima 2022
Runner-up World Cup 2014
Runner-up Copa America 2007, 2015, 2016
Ronaldo - Portugal
Winner UEFA Euro 2016
Winner UEFA Nations League 2019
Runner-up Euro 2004
Semi-final World Cup 2006
International Career Comparison
| Category | Messi | vs | Ronaldo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Goals | 115 | vs | 143 | Ronaldo 28 goal difference |
| International Assists | 64 | vs | 46 | Messi 18 assist difference |
| International Caps | 196 | vs | 226 | Ronaldo 30 match difference |
| World Cup Goals | 13 | vs | 8 | Messi |
| World Cup Titles | 1 | vs | 0 | Messi |
| Continental Titles | 2 Copa América | vs | 1 Euro + 1 Nations League | Tie |
| Hat-Tricks | 10 | vs | 10 | Tie |
| Minutes Played | 16,225 | vs | 17,987 | Ronaldo |