C.Ronaldo and Messi have a great chance to set a record that is difficult to break at the World Cup.

(Dan Tri) - With Portugal and Argentina both winning tickets to the 2026 World Cup, two superstars C. Ronaldo and Messi are facing a great opportunity to set a record that is difficult to break.

In the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round in Europe on the evening of November 16, Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1 at home in Dragao Stadium. This was a match that C. Ronaldo did not play due to suspension, but Portugal played very impressively. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves were the heroes of the "European Selecao" when each contributed a hat-trick.

C.Ronaldo has a great opportunity to participate in the 6th World Cup of his career (Photo: Getty).

This victory officially helped Portugal win a ticket to the 2026 World Cup when it topped Group F with 13 points. That means, C. Ronaldo has the opportunity to fulfill his wish to play in the last World Cup of his career.

After Portugal won a ticket to the 2026 World Cup, C. Ronaldo sent a message on his personal page: “We are at the World Cup. Go! Portugal”.

If there are no problems next June, C. Ronaldo will make history by participating in the 6th World Cup of his career. Previously, superstar number 7 participated in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 World Cup.

It is worth mentioning that Messi also has the opportunity to make history like C. Ronaldo when the Argentina team has a ticket to attend the World Cup. El Pulga also participated in the World Cup 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022. In which, the superstar number 10 helped the Argentina team win the 2022 World Cup.

Messi has the opportunity to do the same as C.Ronaldo (Photo: Getty).

Previously, Messi and C.Ronaldo shared the record with a series of players who have participated in the World Cup 5 times, namely Antonio Carbajal, Lothar Matthaus, Rafa Marquez and Andres Guardado.

The record of 6 World Cup appearances is very difficult to break. Because it requires players to play professionally and be called up to the national team for at least 20 years. At the same time, the team needs to ensure that it can participate in 6 consecutive World Cups.

The two world's top superstars have both confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the last major tournament in their careers. Therefore, they are determined to shine brightly in this tournament. In particular, CR7 really wants to end his career with a World Cup championship to be perfect like Messi.

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