Data shows that both Messi and Ronaldo have scored their first and latest FIFA World Cup goals exactly 20 years and 11 days apart.
Messi scored his first FIFA World Cup goal on June 16, 2006, in Germany during Argentina's match against Serbia and Montenegro. On June 27, 2026, during Argentina's group stage match against Austria, Messi scored two goals—his latest World Cup goals to date. This spans exactly 20 years and 11 days.
Ronaldo scored his first FIFA World Cup goal from the penalty spot on June 17, 2006, in Portugal's 2-0 victory over Iran. On June 28, 2026, Ronaldo scored twice in the first half as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan—these goals also come exactly 20 years and 11 days after his first World Cup goal.
This remarkable span significantly surpasses other football legends. Germany's Miroslav Klose ranks third with an interval of 12 years and 40 days between his first and last World Cup goals. Denmark's Michael Laudrup and Croatia's Davor Šuker follow, with intervals of 12 years and 19 days, and 12 years and 13 days, respectively.
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jipbimortz
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Must you diminish CR7's achievement by writing "from penalty"? Is it not a legitimate goal? When people like Luiz Figo and co feared losing the kick, he stepped forward and scored it. Haaa haaa!!! Don't forget to remind us the number of unwarranted penalty the FIFA boy Messi scored in 2022 WC.
Ghana
decceioprs
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Must you diminish CR7's achievement by writing "from penalty"? Is it not a legitimate goal? When people like Luiz Figo and co feared losing the kick, he stepped forward and scored it. Haaa haaa!!! Don't forget to remind us the number of unwarranted penalty the FIFA boy Messi scored in 2022 WC.
Pls you should also remind us how many world Cups "Your baby boy" Ronaldo lifted
Richardoghale
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Must you diminish CR7's achievement by writing "from penalty"? Is it not a legitimate goal? When people like Luiz Figo and co feared losing the kick, he stepped forward and scored it. Haaa haaa!!! Don't forget to remind us the number of unwarranted penalty the FIFA boy Messi scored in 2022 WC.
Mumu
MaasaiOleKenya
2
In which world are you living? Today is 24th June 2026, and Messi and Ronaldo have scored goals on 27th and 28th June 2026 already? Please check your facts
common sense: 17th and 18th
ayinlamudathir
4
Must you diminish CR7's achievement by writing "from penalty"? Is it not a legitimate goal? When people like Luiz Figo and co feared losing the kick, he stepped forward and scored it. Haaa haaa!!! Don't forget to remind us the number of unwarranted penalty the FIFA boy Messi scored in 2022 WC.
notcdklnou
1
Of course 😂😂😂😂😁😂 What an obvious point
2006
Biccdlnoyz
1
from the start Ronaldo scored penalty😂
Pipcilruz
0
In which world are you living? Today is 24th June 2026, and Messi and Ronaldo have scored goals on 27th and 28th June 2026 already? Please check your facts
soocinsy
1
messi ♥️♥️ is dan🥰🥰🥰
soocinsy
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👌👌👌
vizacelnpr
2
Cr7
Alexishunt
4
Goat for a reason.
hamza_RM_
4
Of course 😂😂😂😂😁😂 What an obvious point