Sky Bet's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Specials for the 2026 World Cup

With less than a week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, anticipation is building for football’s most prestigious tournament. 

As always, the competition will provide a platform for emerging stars to showcase their talents on the global stage. 

Yet much of the attention will inevitably be focused on two players who have defined the modern era of the sport. 

The 2026 World Cup could prove to be the final appearance on football’s biggest stage for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing the curtain down on two of the greatest international careers the game has ever seen. 

For those expecting Messi and Ronaldo to play key roles for their respective nations at this year’s tournament, Sky Bet is offering a range of specials that are sure to appeal to both dedicated football followers and casual fans alike. 

A selection of those markets can be found below. 

Sky Bet Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Specials:

Lionel Messi to score more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (loser if tied)

1/1

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 7+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

11/10

Cristiano Ronaldo to score more goals than Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (loser if tied)

5/4

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 3+ goals each at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

6/4

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 8+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

2/1

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

7/2

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 9+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

4/1

Cristiano Ronaldo to score 0 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

5/1

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 4+ goals each at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

5/1

Lionel Messi to score 0 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

11/2

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

7/1

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 10+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

7/1

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball

17/2

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 11+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

12/1

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 5+ goals each at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

16/1

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi to score 12+ goals combined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

25/1

• All odds are correct at the time of publication