The draw for the 2026 World Cup has generated excitement. There is a possibility that Ronaldo and Messi will meet in the quarter-finals.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be a memorable one, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a debut of 48 participating nations. In the draw held in Washington DC, Romania drew an accessible group, in case it passes the playoff. Among the interesting matches, France will play against Norway, while Portugal will face Colombia. An exciting aspect is the possibility that the teams led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could meet in the quarter-finals, if both win their groups. Argentina, with Messi, is in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, while Portugal will play against Uzbekistan, Colombia, and the winner of the intercontinental playoff. This edition of the World Cup could offer a dream duel between the two football stars.