Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe are the biggest football stars as the 2026 World Cup starts. While Messi and Ronaldo still draw many fans and have strong records, Mbappe is rising fast with impressive World Cup achievements and growing popularity.Key Facts
- Messi’s Argentina group matches were the first to sell out tickets for the 2026 World Cup.
- Mbappe won a World Cup at age 19 and earned the Golden Boot (top scorer) at 23.
- Messi won his first World Cup trophy at 35; Ronaldo has not won one yet.
- Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup games, more goals per match than Messi and Ronaldo.
- Messi leads in assists (8) among the three players in World Cup history.
- Ronaldo has been the most searched athlete globally on Google for over 25 years.
- Ticket resale prices vary, with some Portugal matches reaching up to $12,000 per ticket.
- Ronaldo and Messi are older players likely playing their last World Cup, while Mbappe is 27 and gaining popularity.
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