One. Last. Dance.
Lionel Messi is OFFICIALLY called up for his 6th FIFA World Cup. 🏆🇦🇷 This means we will see him—alongside Cristiano Ronaldo—playing in this tournament for a record sixth time!
Lionel Messi Sixth World Cup: Two Decades of Dominance
- 2006: FIFA World Cup Germany
- 2010: FIFA World Cup South Africa
- 2014: FIFA World Cup Brazil
- 2018: FIFA World Cup Russia
- 2022: FIFA World Cup Qatar
- 2026: FIFA World Cup North America
World Cup Market Value Comparison (2006–2026)
| World Cup Edition | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi | Higher Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (Germany) | €25M | €15M | 🇵🇹 Ronaldo (+€10M) |
| 2010 (South Africa) | €90M | €100M | 🇦🇷 Messi (+€10M) |
| 2014 (Brazil) | €100M | €120M | 🇦🇷 Messi (+€20M) |
| 2018 (Russia) | €100M | €170M | 🇦🇷 Messi (+€70M) |
| 2022 (Qatar) | €20M | €50M | 🇦🇷 Messi (+€30M) |
| 2026 (North America) | €10M | €15M | 🇦🇷 Messi (+€5M) |
