Ronaldo has addressed the possibility of meeting Messi at the tournament, a scenario that would bring their long running rivalry to the sport's biggest stage. On the prospect of facing Messi in a World Cup knockout round, he indicated it would stand among the most significant matchups in the event.
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Nothing about that pairing is guaranteed yet. Both Portugal and Argentina would likely need to advance deep into the knockout bracket for Ronaldo and Messi to share a quarterfinal stage. Fans following each star's national team run will be watching closely as the tournament progresses to see whether that path holds.
