Cristiano Ronaldo isn't just the most-followed player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he's the most-followed person on Instagram. The Portuguese star is making his sixth World Cup appearance, joining Lionel Messi as the only men ever to reach that milestone.⁠ ⁠ Messi is making history of his own, scoring the first World Cup hat trick of his career with three goals against Algeria in Argentina's opener. The 38-year-old now has 16 career World Cup goals, tying Miroslav Klose for the most in men's tournament history.⁠ ⁠ Meanwhile, Brazil is keeping Neymar in New Jersey to continue his recovery from a calf injury, with hopes of having the superstar available for the knockout stage, according to @ESPN. #worldcup #fifa #most #followed #ronaldo