World Cup 2026: Messi-Ronaldo, end clap
The two best footballers of the 21st century find themselves in the twilight of their legendary careers.
Title holders, Argentina will enter the 2026 World Cup on the night of Tuesday to next Wednesday, against Algeria. Lionel Messi will obviously be expected around the corner.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or no longer has this gap to fill in his record since he lifted the Grail in December 2022, in Qatar. Which is not the case for his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.
At 41 years old, this is most likely the last chance for the Portuguese to achieve this. However, these two players with stratospheric careers are no longer at their “prime” since they left to play in less competitive championships.
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a last World Cup for two legends
“Time passes, we must give way to young people, recognizes Christophe Dugarry on RMC.
They play in Miami and Saudi Arabia, neither of which makes me dream again. Thank you for everything you have done. »
Even if CR7 has never won the World Cup, he is the only footballer on the planet to have scored in five different editions of this competition (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022). Author of 13 goals, Lionel Messi can consider seeking the record of 16 goals, held by the German Miroslave Klose.
