A single World Cup adds weight, but is GOAT about one trophy or a body of work? One title can't erase Messi's era-spanning dominance.
One World Cup would be a bright note, but GOAT means a lifetime body of work; Messi's era-spanning influence beats any single trophy.
Yes; in this realm, a 2026 World Cup crowns Ronaldo GOAT, the supreme stage proving dominion, one title eclipsing era-wide debates.
