Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Who’s the Richest 2026 World Cup Player?

Here's what we know about how much Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo get paid, how they invest and how they spend their money.

# Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Who’s the Richest 2026 World Cup Player? Here's what we know about how much Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo get paid, how they invest and how they spend their money. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/cristiano-ronaldo-or-lionel-messi-richest-soccer-player-net-worth/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*