Cristiano Ronaldo says it would be “top” to face Lionel Messi and Argentina at the 2026 World Cup if the draw lines up that way.
The Portugal captain made the comment after scoring twice in a 4-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, a result that moved Portugal to the top of Group K with four points.
Speaking to reporters post-match, Ronaldo downplayed the hype around a potential meeting with his long-time rival. “Facing Leo Messi at the World Cup? The question doesn’t make a lot of sense… but ok. It would be top,” he said.
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He added that his immediate focus was on Portugal’s performance. “But my focus was on today. We won, I have been able to score, we keep going together. I am happy.”
If Portugal finish first in Group K and Argentina top their group, the two sides would meet in the quarter-finals. The prospect sets up a possible showdown between the two modern greats on world football’s biggest stage.
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