Texas, June 17 -- Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were spotted wearing a special "Legacy" sleeve badge during the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the governing body introduced a new honour recognising players who have featured in five or more editions of the tournament.

Messi, who has been a central figure in Argentina's modern football dominance, and Ronaldo, Portugal's long-standing captain, both continue to extend their record-breaking World Cup journeys in the 2026 edition. The star footballers are featuring in their sixth World Cup appearance.

The Argentine legend Messi was seen wearing the badge on his shirt during his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria.

Messi opened his World Cup 2026 campaign with a mag...