Ivan Perisic has equaled Lionel Messi.
Jude Bellingham has joined Pele and Michael Owen.
FIFA World Cup 2026 stat lines put Cristiano Ronaldo at 0 in 10 with a record 41, Ivan Perisic level with Lionel Messi, and Jude Bellingham alongside Pele and Michael Owen.

Ivan Perisic has equaled Lionel Messi.
Jude Bellingham has joined Pele and Michael Owen.
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