FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Kavelj22]

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I agree with you that coaching a local team, even the size of Real Madrid, is much easier than managing a national team like Brazil, despite the many options available. Our current analyzes are consistent with today's reality, where options are limited to know who is best suited to coach a powerful Brazilian team. The Real Madrid coach can be considered one of the best profiles that can be trusted, given all the achievements he has succeeded in achieving throughout his career, and his skill in managing teams that include senior players.

All current estimates indicate the advantage of both Brazil and Argentina to win the World Cup in its American version. Since Concello has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026, this reduces Brazil's chances of managing the national team under a wise leadership capable of achieving results.

How do you draw the conclusion that it is much easier to coach a team like Real Madrid than a national team? Easier in what terms? I couldn't disagree more as I am sure the mental pressure for a coach is much higher in club football than it is with a national team.

Coaching any local team differ in many aspects from coaching a national team . With a local team, the coach has the opportunity to work with players he knows well, has good communication with and understands each player's abilities as well. While when training a national team, the coach needs to deal with players from different clubs (So from different cultures as well), and must work to encourage the national spirit by integrate players to achieve the best possible performance. A national team coach has additional pressure from the fans and the media, while the coaching pressure in local teams is relatively less.

Ultimately, and either for Ancelotti or any other coach, coaching a national team requires strong motivational and leadership skills as well as a deep knowledge of the game and playing strategies. It's not an easy task by all means.

Still, to the top coaches it doesn't matter. A guy like Ancelotti, he has a flow that is not extravagant, but he is hungry for success. He is a different beast and person.

"beast" I bring up because he is really different!

We are now going to talk about coaches in general and the expectations of any of them regarding any contract or training experience. As for Ancelotti, he is certainly a genius by all standards, and I do not think that he missed the quest to coach the Brazilian national team, and perhaps he preferred to continue the end of his career as a coach with Real Madrid instead of embarking on an adventure whose results may not be very guaranteed.

It is true that there is competition among coaches to win the best contracts, especially with regard to coaching clubs in the strongest tournaments in the world, but I am sure that the rush to coach national teams is much less due to the big pressure and the great responsibilities. There is no reason for me to leave a successful career with one of the clubs to embark on an adventure with uncertain results.

Also, I do not think that Ancelotti may continue training after the end of his contract with Real Madrid due to his advanced age, and it is likely that he will move to other tasks within the training team and not as an official coach, or that he will go to supervise youth clubs. I respect this person a lot and find his career truly inspiring.

[Webetcoins]

FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group F

My national team Indonesia had bad result on games week 5 after defeating by Iraq and make close points with Vietnam national teams after winning over Philippines. Recently Indonesia and Vietnam will fight for one ticket left to next round qualifier and one point remaining with Vietnam make Indonesia have secure three points on last match against Philippines.

Our national teams Indonesian has opportunity qualifying to the next round if Iraq will defeat Vietnam on last match whatever the match result against Philippines, but if Iraq success secure one point and Indonesian defeat by Philippines will make our ticket left qualify to next round is over and our dreaming to see Indonesia in World Cup 2026 gone.

Your prediction will Indonesia secure the last ticket for qualifying to the next round or Vietnam will get opportunity?

Standings position of Group F

We have few days left in last round games with most chances Indonesia will be able to have spot for the next round because they are going to host Philippines at home and Vietnam is going to visit Basra Iraq where most chances home team will be defeat them and this could be good opportunity for them to have qualification in next round even they need to improve their performance but still things are good for them in this qualifying round.

In Asian region, we are having good gape in quality of soccer with just four teams are able to won their all five games and few are having 1 draw but still need to improve quality and having good development for the game if they want to have better results in World Cup with things are never been ideal for them to have this title here in Asian region.

[Ruttoshi]

Is it clear that Ronaldo will play in the next World Cup?    I have done some research but couldn't find anything such statement by him at least. Therefore it still seems like not certain. But the qualifiers phase for European countries would start earlier so maybe at least there we might see him. But I don't know whether he would find the energy in himself to play in the main tournament as well.

I would absolutely like to see him there though together with Messi. At least for one last time we would have a chance to watch these great players together.    Still no title for Ronaldo in the World Cup by the way but Messi has got it finally.

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

Lionel Messi is behind him with both are having eyes on world cup 2026 which is going to be full of entertainment as first time are going to have many things in this mega event 48 teams three countries and too many games which is really amazing but with this all one thing is sure this legendary player is going to end his career without this title because Portugal is still having no ability to win this even they are having few quality players into their team.

In the next world cup, the youngsters are the ones that will dominate the match, because we have a lot of them that are ready to create new records for themselves. Ronaldo and Messi are weak now based on their age and they are both playing in weak leagues. Ronaldo will always display his talent and create impact in the game for his country, but it will still end up the way it use to be in the past. Portugal will not go far.

Messi has already achieved the highest trophy in football last world cup and that has made him more successful than Ronaldo in football. He will always add impact to his team because he has being doing that for long. It was with his great contributions and hardwork that made Argentina to win the last world cup. I don't think that Messi will be able to perform well in the next world cup, because he is getting old.

[indah rezqi]

In the next world cup, the youngsters are the ones that will dominate the match, because we have a lot of them that are ready to create new records for themselves. Ronaldo and Messi are weak now based on their age and they are both playing in weak leagues. Ronaldo will always display his talent and create impact in the game for his country, but it will still end up the way it use to be in the past. Portugal will not go far.

Messi has already achieved the highest trophy in football last world cup and that has made him more successful than Ronaldo in football. He will always add impact to his team because he has being doing that for long. It was with his great contributions and hardwork that made Argentina to win the last world cup. I don't think that Messi will be able to perform well in the next world cup, because he is getting old.

With the era of Messi and Ronaldo over, because both of them are getting older, we hope that at the 2026 edition of the World Cup there will be other talented young players who will steal the show. Without Messi and Ronaldo, the World Cup seems like something is missing, perhaps because we are used to the competition between these two legendary players. It is possible that the two players will continue to strengthen their respective national teams, but their contribution will no longer be the same due to age, and that is very normal and understandable.

On the other hand, the upcoming 2026 World Cup will use a new format, with 48 teams participating in a total of 104 matches. This way, every player has more opportunities to show their potential, and usually in every edition of the World Cup there are always young players who are in the spotlight. Apart from that, considering that the World Cup is still quite far away, the fate of Messi or Ronaldo could change, does not rule out the possibility that these two players will not appear again with their national team, even though most people still expect they take part.

[Slow death]

Is it clear that Ronaldo will play in the next World Cup?    I have done some research but couldn't find anything such statement by him at least. Therefore it still seems like not certain. But the qualifiers phase for European countries would start earlier so maybe at least there we might see him. But I don't know whether he would find the energy in himself to play in the main tournament as well.

I would absolutely like to see him there though together with Messi. At least for one last time we would have a chance to watch these great players together.    Still no title for Ronaldo in the World Cup by the way but Messi has got it finally.

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

Lionel Messi is behind him with both are having eyes on world cup 2026 which is going to be full of entertainment as first time are going to have many things in this mega event 48 teams three countries and too many games which is really amazing but with this all one thing is sure this legendary player is going to end his career without this title because Portugal is still having no ability to win this even they are having few quality players into their team.

In the next world cup, the youngsters are the ones that will dominate the match, because we have a lot of them that are ready to create new records for themselves. Ronaldo and Messi are weak now based on their age and they are both playing in weak leagues. Ronaldo will always display his talent and create impact in the game for his country, but it will still end up the way it use to be in the past. Portugal will not go far.

Messi has already achieved the highest trophy in football last world cup and that has made him more successful than Ronaldo in football. He will always add impact to his team because he has being doing that for long. It was with his great contributions and hardwork that made Argentina to win the last world cup. I don't think that Messi will be able to perform well in the next world cup, because he is getting old.

young players will have an advantage in age, but when it comes to attention, messi and ronaldo will steal all the attention and this has to do with the way they play, and in a different way that is why they are still in the news in the newspapers today. , while this new generation of players tends to play in a standardized way, it is difficult to see a game in which there is a team A against a team B, and in that game the result is tied and the game is at 90 minutes with just a few minutes remaining for it to end and we see player Z score a goal for team A and decide the game, then this scenario repeats itself many times and with that we have player Z as a fearsome player as he is responsible for deciding the outcome of many games

whereas in the past when messi and ronaldo were younger and were playing, and their teams were losing, the cameras and fans were all looking at them and the remaining minutes of the game hoping that they could score a goal and decide the game and they scored the goal. but today there is no player who does that. That's why in the next world cup, if messi and ronaldo are there, then they will be the center of attention and not the young players

[Docnaster]

In the next world cup, the youngsters are the ones that will dominate the match, because we have a lot of them that are ready to create new records for themselves. Ronaldo and Messi are weak now based on their age and they are both playing in weak leagues. Ronaldo will always display his talent and create impact in the game for his country, but it will still end up the way it use to be in the past. Portugal will not go far.

Messi has already achieved the highest trophy in football last world cup and that has made him more successful than Ronaldo in football. He will always add impact to his team because he has being doing that for long. It was with his great contributions and hardwork that made Argentina to win the last world cup. I don't think that Messi will be able to perform well in the next world cup, because he is getting old.

With the era of Messi and Ronaldo over, because both of them are getting older, we hope that at the 2026 edition of the World Cup there will be other talented young players who will steal the show. Without Messi and Ronaldo, the World Cup seems like something is missing, perhaps because we are used to the competition between these two legendary players. It is possible that the two players will continue to strengthen their respective national teams, but their contribution will no longer be the same due to age, and that is very normal and understandable.

On the other hand, the upcoming 2026 World Cup will use a new format, with 48 teams participating in a total of 104 matches. This way, every player has more opportunities to show their potential, and usually in every edition of the World Cup there are always young players who are in the spotlight. Apart from that, considering that the World Cup is still quite far away, the fate of Messi or Ronaldo could change, does not rule out the possibility that these two players will not appear again with their national team, even though most people still expect they take part.

I think we're not ever gonna see a better Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi in the future because of their current age and fitness level so it's very safe to say that the next edition of the FIFA World Cup which will be played in two years from now will have other names as the main people to look out for. Because the next FIFA World Cup is just two years from now, I think we can even predict the big names we're going to watch out for because of their current performances in their respective clubs and national teams.
I read a report yesterday where Lionel Messi suggested that there's a possibility that he'll feature in the next FIFA World Cup and that can only of he was to be fully fit by then. Also Cristiano Ronaldo despite his age I think might also feature but even if we see witness those two greatest footballers of the last 20 years play in the World Cup, I don't think their performances will have any strong effects in the tournament.

[Rampagoe004]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

I believe Ronaldo has a great chance of becoming the first player to score 1000 goals in the official FIFA records. Ronaldo is really very difficult to do even though he is old. I also really want to see the two goats compete for the last time in the 2026 world cup. I assume they will use the 2026 world cup as a place to announce their retirement. I think this will be very extraordinary and will always be remembered for all time. Ronaldo's performance was truly extraordinary. Al Nassr failed to win the SPL title but what is great is that he is the top scorer of all time for the SPL. I want to see Ronaldo and Messi's performance for the last time in this world cup.

[Frankolala]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

I believe Ronaldo has a great chance of becoming the first player to score 1000 goals in the official FIFA records. Ronaldo is really very difficult to do even though he is old. I also really want to see the two goats compete for the last time in the 2026 world cup. I assume they will use the 2026 world cup as a place to announce their retirement. I think this will be very extraordinary and will always be remembered for all time. Ronaldo's performance was truly extraordinary. Al Nassr failed to win the SPL title but what is great is that he is the top scorer of all time for the SPL. I want to see Ronaldo and Messi's performance for the last time in this world cup.

Ronaldo have scored a total goal of 891 goals in all FIFA competitions. He scored more goals in Real Madrid than anywhere else with a total of 450 goals in Real Madrid. He is the highest goal scorer in history with these number of goals. It is very possible for Ronaldo to score 1000 goals in 2026, because he will continue scoring till 2026.

Ronaldo only needs 111 goals to create a record that might take decades to be broken. At old age his scoring skills is still very active even though his body is getting weak, his scoring ability is not weak but is increasing due to so much experience.

[Lidger]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

I believe Ronaldo has a great chance of becoming the first player to score 1000 goals in the official FIFA records. Ronaldo is really very difficult to do even though he is old. I also really want to see the two goats compete for the last time in the 2026 world cup. I assume they will use the 2026 world cup as a place to announce their retirement. I think this will be very extraordinary and will always be remembered for all time. Ronaldo's performance was truly extraordinary. Al Nassr failed to win the SPL title but what is great is that he is the top scorer of all time for the SPL. I want to see Ronaldo and Messi's performance for the last time in this world cup.

Ronaldo has already confirmed that he will play in the 2026 World Cup but Lionel Messi has not made any decision on whether he will play for the national team in the next World Cup. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are definitely two of the most mature players but the way they are connected to football and the way they have maintained their fitness, I don't think the 26 World Cup will be difficult for them. 

We have accepted that they will retire in the 2022 World Cup so if we see them in the 2026 World Cup it will be a bonus World Cup tournament for us. As a football lover, I would definitely like Messi and Ronaldo to play the World Cup together again.

[Palakka]

Ronaldo has already confirmed that he will play in the 2026 World Cup but Lionel Messi has not made any decision on whether he will play for the national team in the next World Cup. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are definitely two of the most mature players but the way they are connected to football and the way they have maintained their fitness, I don't think the 26 World Cup will be difficult for them. 

We have accepted that they will retire in the 2022 World Cup so if we see them in the 2026 World Cup it will be a bonus World Cup tournament for us. As a football lover, I would definitely like Messi and Ronaldo to play the World Cup together again.

Previously, we all thought that Ronaldo had really retired from defending Portugal, but it seems that he still feels able to play the last World Cup with Portugal and of course staying at Al Nassr this season is nothing but one of the ways for Ronaldo to be able to maintain his playing performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting later, so far Portugal still gives great confidence in Ronaldo and several other senior players,  So indeed we will see the Portuguese squad will be filled with a combination of young and old players later, Messi has previously said that the 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup for him, but reportedly he also does not rule out the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup if indeed his physique and stamina are still very supportive to defend Argentina later.

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the best players in the world and they continue to compete to prove who is the best between them, the 2026 world cup of course we want to see the rivalry between the two players happen again and wouldn't it be interesting if later Portugal and Argentina might be able to meet in the final, so it will also be the final of the rivalry between the two before they really decide to retire from football?.

[Leviathan.007]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

I believe Ronaldo has a great chance of becoming the first player to score 1000 goals in the official FIFA records. Ronaldo is really very difficult to do even though he is old. I also really want to see the two goats compete for the last time in the 2026 world cup. I assume they will use the 2026 world cup as a place to announce their retirement. I think this will be very extraordinary and will always be remembered for all time. Ronaldo's performance was truly extraordinary. Al Nassr failed to win the SPL title but what is great is that he is the top scorer of all time for the SPL. I want to see Ronaldo and Messi's performance for the last time in this world cup.

Ronaldo have scored a total goal of 891 goals in all FIFA competitions. He scored more goals in Real Madrid than anywhere else with a total of 450 goals in Real Madrid. He is the highest goal scorer in history with these number of goals. It is very possible for Ronaldo to score 1000 goals in 2026, because he will continue scoring till 2026.

Ronaldo only needs 111 goals to create a record that might take decades to be broken. At old age his scoring skills is still very active even though his body is getting weak, his scoring ability is not weak but is increasing due to so much experience.

I don't think if Ronaldo will play for the goal to reach that achievement in the national team. We know for Ronaldo it's important to win great tournaments like the World Cup with his team and he is trying hard for it. In fact, Ronaldo wants to make Portugal win the World Cup title before he gets retires and he is trying hard for it. However, Portugal was disappointing in some games and they even lost the game recently against Croatia while Ronaldo was not playing in this match and it seems he was really unhappy to see the bad performance from his team.

[Docnaster]

Ronaldo has already confirmed that he will play in the 2026 World Cup but Lionel Messi has not made any decision on whether he will play for the national team in the next World Cup. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are definitely two of the most mature players but the way they are connected to football and the way they have maintained their fitness, I don't think the 26 World Cup will be difficult for them. 

We have accepted that they will retire in the 2022 World Cup so if we see them in the 2026 World Cup it will be a bonus World Cup tournament for us. As a football lover, I would definitely like Messi and Ronaldo to play the World Cup together again.

Previously, we all thought that Ronaldo had really retired from defending Portugal, but it seems that he still feels able to play the last World Cup with Portugal and of course staying at Al Nassr this season is nothing but one of the ways for Ronaldo to be able to maintain his playing performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting later, so far Portugal still gives great confidence in Ronaldo and several other senior players,  So indeed we will see the Portuguese squad will be filled with a combination of young and old players later, Messi has previously said that the 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup for him, but reportedly he also does not rule out the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup if indeed his physique and stamina are still very supportive to defend Argentina later.

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the best players in the world and they continue to compete to prove who is the best between them, the 2026 world cup of course we want to see the rivalry between the two players happen again and wouldn't it be interesting if later Portugal and Argentina might be able to meet in the final, so it will also be the final of the rivalry between the two before they really decide to retire from football?.

There's never been a time that Cristiano Ronaldo has ever tried to retire from international football but decided the change his mind later on instead the Portuguese superstar have said sometime ago that he's going to continue playing for the Portuguese national team as well as strength carries him. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's age of over 39, the Portuguese national team captain is still very fit to represent any team in the world. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo finished the 2023 calendar year as the highest scorer in world football and in the just concluded season, he also finished as the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League despite his age.
Cristiano Ronaldo might not be energetic and skillful like the he was a five to ten years ago, but the truth is that his experience might help his team win the UEFA Euros Championship this summer.

[Weawant]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

Lionel Messi is behind him with both are having eyes on world cup 2026 which is going to be full of entertainment as first time are going to have many things in this mega event 48 teams three countries and too many games which is really amazing but with this all one thing is sure this legendary player is going to end his career without this title because Portugal is still having no ability to win this even they are having few quality players into their team.

Most likely the chances that Ronald gets a world cup in his career is very slim as his home team isn't looking fit enough to contend other top teams who will be at the world cup by 2026, but he will be able to achieve a record in the world cup, that will be the most and the best he can get of the world cup, reaching  that goal bench mark that almost no team have gotten to in the history of football is of importance to him even if it wasn't achieved with the world cup trophy, it was achieved with a remarkable record for the Portuguese international.

Messi may not be participating in the world for the purpose of the records as they are the defending champions already in the world cup so he's got a world cup in his career but not as many goals as Ronaldo, just like they do say, no one has got it all. He's got the world cup trophy but Ronaldo has got a record that is very much uncommon in the history of football and generally such that almost no one will be able to get to in a very long while.

[wheelz1200]

As mentioned in few above posts things are pretty clear for the Cristiano Ronaldo to go for the next world cup as his target is having 1000 goals in soccer games with this he could be first player in history who will touch this milestone, and he can do this because his recent performance in Saudi League is impressive and most chances he will be able to have contract until 2026 which could be enough for him to have this milestone in front of his name.

Lionel Messi is behind him with both are having eyes on world cup 2026 which is going to be full of entertainment as first time are going to have many things in this mega event 48 teams three countries and too many games which is really amazing but with this all one thing is sure this legendary player is going to end his career without this title because Portugal is still having no ability to win this even they are having few quality players into their team.

Most likely the chances that Ronald gets a world cup in his career is very slim as his home team isn't looking fit enough to contend other top teams who will be at the world cup by 2026, but he will be able to achieve a record in the world cup, that will be the most and the best he can get of the world cup, reaching  that goal bench mark that almost no team have gotten to in the history of football is of importance to him even if it wasn't achieved with the world cup trophy, it was achieved with a remarkable record for the Portuguese international.

Messi may not be participating in the world for the purpose of the records as they are the defending champions already in the world cup so he's got a world cup in his career but not as many goals as Ronaldo, just like they do say, no one has got it all. He's got the world cup trophy but Ronaldo has got a record that is very much uncommon in the history of football and generally such that almost no one will be able to get to in a very long while.

Yeah don't think Portugal has the team to male that happen around him.  Anything can happen like morocco's trip to the final 4 last cup but it's a long shot.  Has to eat home up that Messi got his.  I haven't heard whether Messi was going to run it back or not.  Did he confirm either way if he is going to be playing.  If so might put some dough on a back to back repeat for Argentina.

[Zaguru12]

Most likely the chances that Ronald gets a world cup in his career is very slim as his home team isn't looking fit enough to contend other top teams who will be at the world cup by 2026, but he will be able to achieve a record in the world cup, that will be the most and the best he can get of the world cup, reaching  that goal bench mark that almost no team have gotten to in the history of football is of importance to him even if it wasn't achieved with the world cup trophy, it was achieved with a remarkable record for the Portuguese international.

Messi may not be participating in the world for the purpose of the records as they are the defending champions already in the world cup so he's got a world cup in his career but not as many goals as Ronaldo, just like they do say, no one has got it all. He's got the world cup trophy but Ronaldo has got a record that is very much uncommon in the history of football and generally such that almost no one will be able to get to in a very long while.

Both of this players have little chances of making it to the World Cup 2026 finals, both will have to not just stay at the top of their games alone but be able to manage themselves well enough in terms of health related issues lien they have been doing all this while. Now to the team, if you ask me I will say I’m terms of individual qualities both players have the team to win it at the Euros. People actually underestimate the Portuguese players seriously but looking at their squad you will see lots of quality players in it, even the goal keeper department is one of the best in international football currently. Personally I feel like the Argentina team isn’t better than the Portuguese team but the one thing that the South Americans have over the European side is the cohesion and competitiveness within themselves. At the last World Cup the Portuguese to me were definitely disharmonised by the media creating propaganda whereas the Argentines were playing as one and didn’t have a division. If the Portuguese team of current can be one and Play without ego, there will be only few nations in the world currently that can defeat them.

[DaNNy001]

Ronaldo has already confirmed that he will play in the 2026 World Cup but Lionel Messi has not made any decision on whether he will play for the national team in the next World Cup. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are definitely two of the most mature players but the way they are connected to football and the way they have maintained their fitness, I don't think the 26 World Cup will be difficult for them. 

We have accepted that they will retire in the 2022 World Cup so if we see them in the 2026 World Cup it will be a bonus World Cup tournament for us. As a football lover, I would definitely like Messi and Ronaldo to play the World Cup together again.

Previously, we all thought that Ronaldo had really retired from defending Portugal, but it seems that he still feels able to play the last World Cup with Portugal and of course staying at Al Nassr this season is nothing but one of the ways for Ronaldo to be able to maintain his playing performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting later, so far Portugal still gives great confidence in Ronaldo and several other senior players,  So indeed we will see the Portuguese squad will be filled with a combination of young and old players later, Messi has previously said that the 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup for him, but reportedly he also does not rule out the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup if indeed his physique and stamina are still very supportive to defend Argentina later.

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the best players in the world and they continue to compete to prove who is the best between them, the 2026 world cup of course we want to see the rivalry between the two players happen again and wouldn't it be interesting if later Portugal and Argentina might be able to meet in the final, so it will also be the final of the rivalry between the two before they really decide to retire from football?.

There's never been a time that Cristiano Ronaldo has ever tried to retire from international football but decided the change his mind later on instead the Portuguese superstar have said sometime ago that he's going to continue playing for the Portuguese national team as well as strength carries him. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's age of over 39, the Portuguese national team captain is still very fit to represent any team in the world. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo finished the 2023 calendar year as the highest scorer in world football and in the just concluded season, he also finished as the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League despite his age.
Cristiano Ronaldo might not be energetic and skillful like the he was a five to ten years ago, but the truth is that his experience might help his team win the UEFA Euros Championship this summer.

Christiano Ronaldo is one of the few players with the exception of his age getting a hold of him because I know of players who would have stop performing but yet he is still active and plays actively but I don't know about him winning this euros this summer with Portugal because even the last time they won it, it was clearly based on the fact that they were extremely lucky and scored a late goal to seal it off.

[Hirose UK]

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There's never been a time that Cristiano Ronaldo has ever tried to retire from international football but decided the change his mind later on instead the Portuguese superstar have said sometime ago that he's going to continue playing for the Portuguese national team as well as strength carries him. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's age of over 39, the Portuguese national team captain is still very fit to represent any team in the world. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo finished the 2023 calendar year as the highest scorer in world football and in the just concluded season, he also finished as the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League despite his age.
Cristiano Ronaldo might not be energetic and skillful like the he was a five to ten years ago, but the truth is that his experience might help his team win the UEFA Euros Championship this summer.

Come on, Ronaldo will not retire sooner before the 2026 World Cup is held, he is still an important player for Portugal and I think there is no need for many questions or conversations about Ronaldo future because he will definitely give his best for his national team.
But before the 2026 World Cup is won, we will all see how Portugal struggles to compete in Euro 2024 and of course it can be an assessment for all of us to see whether Portugal together with Ronaldo are able to compete for this title.
If look at the development of other national teams for European countries, it is clear that they are all developing very well and of course this is challenge for Portugal and Ronaldo in two important competitions.
Euro 2024 and also the World Cup are the things most eagerly awaited because they are the most prestigious competitions, if Portugal fails to win Euro 2024 at least they can fight well at the 2026 World Cup.

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Ronaldo has already confirmed that he will play in the 2026 World Cup but Lionel Messi has not made any decision on whether he will play for the national team in the next World Cup. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are definitely two of the most mature players but the way they are connected to football and the way they have maintained their fitness, I don't think the 26 World Cup will be difficult for them. 

We have accepted that they will retire in the 2022 World Cup so if we see them in the 2026 World Cup it will be a bonus World Cup tournament for us. As a football lover, I would definitely like Messi and Ronaldo to play the World Cup together again.

Lionel Messi has stated that his participation in the World Cup in two years will depend on his feelings and physical condition. He is quite different from Ronaldo, who is more ambitious, while Messi is more calm in managing his career. He even previously decided to withdraw from his international career with Argentina, but his country is back. called him and it was the right choice because his return made Argentina win a prestigious title, Messi even said that age would also be a consideration because he is no longer young and no matter how hard an athlete maintains fitness, age will still make him start to decline, even though Messi's typical game is not that draining energy because he is not the type of player who always runs after the ball.
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1799024676402041084

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Lionel Messi has stated that his participation in the World Cup in two years will depend on his feelings and physical condition. He is quite different from Ronaldo, who is more ambitious, while Messi is more calm in managing his career. He even previously decided to withdraw from his international career with Argentina, but his country is back. called him and it was the right choice because his return made Argentina win a prestigious title, Messi even said that age would also be a consideration because he is no longer young and no matter how hard an athlete maintains fitness, age will still make him start to decline, even though Messi's typical game is not that draining energy because he is not the type of player who always runs after the ball.
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1799024676402041084

Yes it's true. That is why without such hard workers as Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, etc. at his best, Messi was an ordinary player.
As for 2026, I am sure that he will take part if his health allows; according to rumors, he even plans to participate in the Olympics in Paris (lol, why?), which means he will definitely not refuse to participate in the World Cup.

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Lionel Messi has stated that his participation in the World Cup in two years will depend on his feelings and physical condition. He is quite different from Ronaldo, who is more ambitious, while Messi is more calm in managing his career. He even previously decided to withdraw from his international career with Argentina, but his country is back. called him and it was the right choice because his return made Argentina win a prestigious title, Messi even said that age would also be a consideration because he is no longer young and no matter how hard an athlete maintains fitness, age will still make him start to decline, even though Messi's typical game is not that draining energy because he is not the type of player who always runs after the ball.
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1799024676402041084

Yes it's true. That is why without such hard workers as Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, etc. at his best, Messi was an ordinary player.
As for 2026, I am sure that he will take part if his health allows; according to rumors, he even plans to participate in the Olympics in Paris (lol, why?), which means he will definitely not refuse to participate in the World Cup.

Argentia fans certainly hope that the superstar can be part of Argentina journey in the 2026 edition of the World Cup, even though he is no longer young, his leadership spirit is still very much needed. Sure enough, that is a sincere and realistic statement, it is impossible for Messi to force something when his physique no longer supports it. Every player certainly wants to give the best for his country, regardless of personal ambitions and so on. Nearby, Messi will focus on bringing Argentina to fight for the Copa America trophy, it is possible that this will be Messi last competition at national team level. What is clear is that everyone will really miss him at the 2026 World Cup, as will Portuguese star Ronaldo, these two players have quite a large fan base. Without us realizing it, these two superstars are now at the end of their careers, but the achievements they have achieved at club and national team level will always be an example for other young players.