Following their goals, Messi and Ronaldo now share the record for the longest gap between their first and most recent World Cup goals.

The battle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot has evolved into one of the most competitive races in tournament history. With an unprecedented number of goals scored in the opening stages, a diverse array of strikers is vying for the top scorer title.

The day saw Ronaldo silence his critics with a record-breaking brace vs Uzbekistan, England's limitations were exposed by Ghana and US agree to ease Iran's travel restrictions.

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? The debate was always absurd - The Argentina captain has produced a remarkable spell of form at the World Cup ahead of his 39th birthday and, as Miguel Delaney outlines,

Cristiano Ronaldo will open his record sixth World Cup campaign against DR Congo in a Group K clash at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday.