While Ronaldo was quick to shut down individual comparisons, he did admit that the prospect of a knockout-stage clash against Argentina would be a spectacle for the ages. With both nations vying for top spots in their respective groups, a path could be cleared for the two icons of the game to meet on the grandest stage.
“I don’t know how to answer that. But, well, it would be awesome,” Ronaldo conceded when asked about facing Messi’s side later in the tournament. “The most important thing was today, winning to advance, and being ready for what’s next … The main goal was to advance from the group stage, and we did it.”
For now, his focus remains on Portugal’s final Group K clash against Colombia in Miami, where a clinical victory could see them secure a favorable draw for the rounds to come.
