Cristiano Ronaldo Mocked With 'Messi' Chants After Frustrating World Cup Draw

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was mocked with 'Messi' chants from DR Congo fans after Portugal's surprising draw against DR Congo on June 17, with Ronaldo finishing the match without a goal or assist and registering just three shots. The taunting came a day after Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, a performance that also saw Messi tie the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record. The contrasting performances have reignited the long-running Ronaldo-Messi rivalry on the world's biggest stage.