Ronaldo speaks out about the scenario of facing Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared his feelings about the possibility of Portugal facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to face Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup .

According to the tournament bracket, Portugal and Argentina could potentially face each other in the quarter-finals if both countries finish first in their groups and advance beyond the round of 16.

When asked by the media about the prospect of reuniting with his biggest rival on the biggest football stage in the world, the captain of the Portuguese national team shared: "This question doesn't make much sense... but okay. It would be great."

Despite expressing excitement about the "dream" scenario for fans worldwide, the 41-year-old striker insisted that his top priority was the team's collective success.

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After contributing two goals to help Portugal defeat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K, the star wearing the number 7 shirt emphasized: "My focus is on today. We won, I scored, and the whole team is still moving forward together. I feel happy."

If the quarter-final scenario unfolds, it would be the first time Messi and Ronaldo have faced each other directly in a World Cup knockout round, creating one of the most memorable moments in world sports history. Currently, both teams are striving to maintain their advantage in their respective groups in order to make this classic encounter a reality.

Ronaldo was different, and Portugal doubled their lead to 2-0. Instead of taking a shot from the familiar free-kick spot, Ronaldo gave Mendes the opportunity to shine with a goal, helping Portugal lead Uzbekistan 2-0 in the early hours of June 24th.

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