Kylian Mbappe has now scored 50 international goals for France, but how long did it take him to reach that tally compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? We’ve crunched the numbers. Both Messi and Ronaldo have set numerous international records over the years and they’re still adding to their tallies today in 2025.

At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine internationally after leading Portugal to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title, making them the winningest team in the tournament. After claiming his third trophy with the national team,

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Over the course of his career, he had a sporting rivalry with Lionel Messi. With many not anticipating Ronaldo to stay many more years in professional soccer,