11 June 2026
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World Cup 2026 features some of football's biggest names, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal. We take a look at the cars they drive and the diecast models inspired by them.
Every four years, the World Cup brings together the biggest names in football. While fans debate who will lift the trophy, we're asking a different question: who has the best garage?
From Bugattis and Ferraris to Bentleys and Lamborghinis, footballers are known for owning some of the world's most desirable cars.
As World Cup 2026 captures the attention of football fans around the world, we've picked seven stars to watch and explored the vehicles in their garages, along with the diecast models that collectors can add to their own collections.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Car Collection
Age: 41
One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more than 900 senior career goals and won league titles in England, Spain and Italy.
The Portuguese forward remains one of the biggest names in world sport and is appearing at his sixth World Cup.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022
Appearances: 22
Goals: 8
Best finish: Fourth place (2006)
World Cup highlight: First player to score in five different World Cups
Ronaldo's Garage
As one of the highest-paid athletes ever, it's no surprise Ronaldo's garage is full of rare and expensive cars.
The Bugatti Chiron is one of the standout cars in Ronaldo's collection. He has also reportedly owned a Bugatti Veyron, McLaren Senna, Ferrari F12 TDF, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Aventador.
The Bugatti Chiron is one of the most desirable hypercars ever produced. Powered by an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,500bhp, it can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 261mph.
With just 500 made, the Chiron is one of the most wanted modern collector cars. Ronaldo reportedly paid around $3 million for his example, which features bespoke 'CR7' touches and remains one of the crown jewels of his collection.
Diecast Model
Bugatti Chiron
Scale: 1:18
Manufacturer: Bburago
Price: £54
🔗 Bugatti Chiron model available online
Bburago's 1:18 Chiron captures the key features of the real car. Finished in Bugatti's trademark two-tone colour scheme, it features the iconic horseshoe grille, sweeping side profile and distinctive rear light bar.
Lionel Messi's Car Collection
Age: 39
Many consider Messi the greatest player in football history. He led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, and is still one of the sport's most famous faces.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022
Appearances: 26
Goals: 13
Best finish: Winner (2022)
World Cup highlight: Golden Ball winner (2014, 2022)
Messi's Garage
The Audi R8 V10 Plus is one of the most recognisable cars linked to Lionel Messi.
Introduced as Audi's flagship supercar, it combined everyday usability with serious performance and became a favourite among footballers during Audi's sponsorship of Barcelona.
Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 610bhp, the R8 can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of around 205mph.
Sharing much of its engineering with the Lamborghini Huracán, it remains one of Audi's most celebrated performance cars.
Diecast Model
Audi R8 V10 Plus
Scale: 1:24
Manufacturer: Maisto
Price: £25
🔗 Audi R8 V10 Plus model available online
Maisto's Audi R8 V10 Plus gives collectors the chance to own a replica of Audi's best-known supercar.
The model captures the R8's distinctive shape and remains a popular choice among fans of modern performance cars.
Harry Kane's Car Collection
Age: 32
Harry Kane holds the record for most goals scored for England and is one of the top strikers of his generation.
Now playing for Bayern Munich, he won the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot and captains England at international level.
After scoring 61 goals and providing seven assists in 51 games this season, Kane heads into the World Cup in the form of his career and as one of the favourites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 2018, 2022
Appearances: 22
Goals: 8
Best finish: Fourth place (2018)
World Cup highlight: Golden Boot winner (2018)
Kane's Garage
Kane's car collection reflects his grounded character. One standout vehicle in his garage is the Bentley Continental GT, a luxury grand tourer that combines comfort, craftsmanship and performance.
While capable of impressive speed, the Bentley is designed as much for long-distance comfort as outright power, helping make it a popular choice among athletes and celebrities.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 542bhp, the Continental GT can reach a top speed of 198mph and sprint from 0-60mph in under four seconds.
Since its launch in 2003, it has become one of Bentley's most successful models.
Diecast Model
Bentley Continental GT
Scale: 1:36
Manufacturer: RMZ City
Price: £14
🔗 Bentley Continental GT model available online
RMZ City's Bentley Continental GT offers collectors an affordable replica of one of Bentley's most recognisable modern cars.
Finished in metallic blue, the model captures the Continental's distinctive shape and makes a nice addition to any collection of modern road cars.
Kylian Mbappé's Car Collection
Age: 27
Kylian Mbappé is one of football's biggest stars. The French forward won the World Cup in 2018 and has already scored 12 World Cup goals, making him one of the tournament's top scorers.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 2018, 2022
Appearances: 14
Goals: 12
Best finish: Winner (2018)
World Cup highlight: Young Player Award winner (2018)
Mbappé's Garage
The Ferrari 488 Pista is one of the most notable cars linked to Mbappé.
A track-focused version of Ferrari's 488 GTB, it remains one of the Italian manufacturer's most desirable modern supercars.
Powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 710bhp, the 488 Pista can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 211mph.
Ferrari produced around 3,500 examples, helping make it one of the most desirable modern Ferraris.
Diecast Model
Ferrari 488 Pista
Scale: 1:24
Manufacturer: Bburago
Price: £23
🔗 Ferrari 488 Pista model available online
Bburago's Ferrari 488 Pista captures the key features of Ferrari's track-focused supercar.
The model includes the distinctive front splitter, aerodynamic bodywork and styling details that helped make the Pista one of Ferrari's most sought-after modern cars.
Neymar's Car Collection
Age: 34
Neymar is one of Brazil's most talented and entertaining players of the modern era.
Having starred for Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, he remains one of the most recognisable names in world football.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 2014, 2018, 2022
Appearances: 13
Goals: 8
Best finish: Fourth place (2014)
World Cup highlight: Scored in three different World Cups
Neymar's Garage
Neymar's collection is packed with eye-catching cars, but few are more recognisable than the Lamborghini Huracán.
With its bold design and powerful V10 engine, the Huracán has become one of Lamborghini's most successful models.
Producing 631bhp, the Huracán can accelerate from 0-60mph in under three seconds and reach speeds of more than 200mph.
More than 25,000 examples were built during its production run, making it one of Lamborghini's best-selling cars.
Diecast Model
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Scale: 1:24
Manufacturer: Bburago
Price: £19
🔗 Lamborghini Huracán Performante model available online
Bburago's Huracán Performante captures the key features of Lamborghini's popular supercar.
Finished in bright orange, the model includes the distinctive front end, large rear wing and sharp bodywork that helped make the Huracán one of Lamborghini's most successful cars.
Lamine Yamal's Car Collection
Age: 18
Lamine Yamal is one of football's brightest young talents.
After making his Barcelona debut at just 15 years old, he helped Spain win UEFA Euro 2024 and is expected to be one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup Fact File
World Cups: 0 (2026 is his first)
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Best finish: N/A
Yamal's Garage
Although still at the beginning of his career, Yamal has already been linked with some impressive performance cars.
Among them is the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, one of the most extreme road cars ever produced by Mercedes-AMG.
Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 720bhp, the Black Series can reach 202mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in just over three seconds.
Developed using technology from Mercedes' GT3 racing programme, it has become a highly desirable collector car.
Diecast Model
Scale: 1:64
Manufacturer: Tarmac Works
Price: £40
🔗 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series model available online
Whether you're backing Argentina, Portugal, England, France, Brazil, Norway or Spain, there's no shortage of dream cars in this line-up.
While the battle for World Cup 2026 will be decided on the pitch, football fans and collectors can still debate who has assembled the most impressive garage.
Only one of these stars will lift the World Cup. But if you were handing out a trophy for the best garage, who would win?
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