2006 — GermanyMessi, 18, debut. Argentina QF exit. 1 goal.
2006
2006 — GermanyRonaldo, 21, reaches SF. Portugal 4th. 1 goal.
2010 — South AfricaArgentina QF. Messi 0 goals, 2 assists. Burden grows.
2010
2010 — South AfricaRonaldo 1 goal. Portugal exit to Spain in R16.
2014 — BrazilArgentina reach the final. Messi wins Golden Ball. Lose to Germany in extra time.
2014
2014 — BrazilRonaldo plays injured. Portugal crash out in group stage.
2018 — RussiaArgentina in chaos. Messi leads them to R16 before France end it.
2018
2018 — RussiaRonaldo hat-trick vs Spain. Portugal exit in QF to Uruguay.
2022 — QatarThe moment. Argentina win on penalties vs France. Messi lifts the trophy. Complete.
2022
2022 — QatarBenched by Santos. Portugal exit in SF. Ronaldo leaves in tears.
2026 — North AmericaDefending champion. 38 years old. One final dance.
2026
2026 — North America41 years old. Defying biology. Still here. Still hungry.