Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their battle for the soccer records even in the final stages of their careers. On Thursday, the Argentine star tied the Portuguese ace in goals scored at the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

With his brace in La Albiceleste’s 3-0 win against Venezuela, Messi reached 36 goals in World Cup Qualifiers, matching the number held by Ronaldo. Needless to say, a great way to play his final World Cup Qualifying match in Argentina.

Messi extended his lead as his country’s all-time top scorer, topping the charts with an impressive 114 goals to his name. Ronaldo, meanwhile, is still the all-time international top scorer with 138 goals.

Who stands above Messi and Ronaldo for most World Cup Qualifying goals?

Now, only one player stands above Messi and Ronaldo wh

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