World Cup sets stage for Messi-Ronaldo rivalry

Hope has returned to football fans for a direct showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup, after both topped their groups with 6 points each. Messi led Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, securing their qualification, while Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup editions. It is expected that the paths of the two teams will cross in the knockout stages, provided they both maintain their top positions, offering the possibility that this will be the final encounter between these legends in the tournament.

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