Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could play on final World Cup group stage day
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026

The World Cup group stage concludes today, with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo potentially sharing the field with Argentina's Lionel Messi. This matchup may mark a significant moment in soccer history as both players are likely to play on the same day. Fans and analysts anticipate the implications for their teams and the tournament as a whole. Further details on match timings and team lineups are expected as the day progresses.
- •World Cup group stage concludes today, June 27.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo may play alongside Lionel Messi.
- •Potential implications for final group standings.
- •Match timings and team lineups to be announced.
- 10:28 AMESPN Soccer — World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo's new gold...
"It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages, as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi (maybe) could play on the same day.
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