One is searching for the final piece of the puzzle to become a true legend, while the other is challenging the myth of winning the World Cup twice in a row. Lionel Messi (39, Argentina) and Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Portugal), the rivals of the century who have divided the world of football for the past 20 years, will continue their final competition at the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo play their sixth World Championship. The old heroes are still not tired – and have no problem getting caught up in Saudi Arabia or Donald Trump. A direct encounter would come across like a cheesy piece of cake.