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The Last Dance: Messi and Ronaldo at World Cup 2026

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In all likelihood the final World Cup for both icons. What to expect from Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal one last time.

Two careers that defined an era reach their likely World Cup conclusion in North America, with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chasing one more piece of history.

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Messi the champion

Messi arrives as a reigning world champion, the monkey off his back after Qatar 2022. Argentina (FIFA #3) remain a serious contender, blending his genius with a battle-tested core.

Ronaldo's missing piece

For Ronaldo, the World Cup is the one prize that has eluded him. Roberto Martínez's Portugal (FIFA #5) give him perhaps his strongest supporting cast yet for a fairytale send-off.

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