Ronaldo: Messi still has the ability to decide the game in the 2026 World Cup

In 2022, eighth-time Golden Globe winner Messi helped his motherland Argentina defeat the last champion France in a thrilling final, and finally lifted the World Cup championship and completed his own trophy collection from then on. Messi, 38, is currently playing for Miami International in the FA. His goal is to defend the World Cup championship, thus bringing a perfect end to his career.

In response to this, two-time World Cup champion Ronaldo recently said in an interview with DSports that Messi still has the ability to decide on the game in the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup, "having Rio is a huge advantage compared to other ordinary people in the world. I think he is in good shape and will play in the World Cup in good shape."

Ronaldo added that Messi contributed everything to the team and was accused of walking more and more on the court as he got older: "I watched Messi play in the Club World Cup, and he still has that ability. Whenever he touches the ball, it happens Some interesting things, he can always read the game well and understand the tactics needed. If he loses the ball, he will chase 30-40 meters and try to grab it back. "

It is obvious that Argentina will be one of the popular teams in the 2026 World Cup, and Ronaldo is convinced: "Scarloni has built a team full of motivation and unity. A team that supports each other, a very smart team, and knows how to withstand pressure."

Argentina and Brazil have booked tickets for the 2026 World Cup in advance, which means that these two traditional rivals in South American football are likely to become opponents again.