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Messi and Ronaldo could meet in World Cup knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Messi and Ronaldo could meet in World Cup knockout stage
Summary

As the World Cup approaches the knockout rounds, Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Messi leads Argentina after clinching the top spot in Group J. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal still has to finalize its group standings, which could impact their path. If Portugal finishes first in Group K, they could meet Argentina in the quarterfinals. If they finish second, the teams may only collide in the final. Portugal's last group match will determine their seeding and potential opponents in the knockout phase.

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  • •Argentina faces Cape Verde in Round of 32 after topping Group J.
  • •Portugal's seeding depends on their final group match outcome.
  • •If both teams advance, they could meet in quarterfinals or finals.
  • •Potential quarterfinal opponents for Argentina include Switzerland.
  • •Portugal may face several teams depending on their final group position.
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  • 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Can Messi play Ronaldo in World Cup? Explaining knockout bracket for Argentina, Portugal
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Here's what to know about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's potential World Cup meeting.

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