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Portugal draw blocks potential Messi-Ronaldo World Cup quarterfinal
A 0-0 draw between Portugal and Colombia on Saturday placed the teams on opposite sides of the 2026 World Cup bracket. Argentina finished first in its group and will face Cape Verde in the round of 32.
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A 0-0 draw between Portugal and Colombia on Saturday placed the teams on opposite sides of the 2026 World Cup bracket, ending the chance of a quarterfinal matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Argentina finished first in its group after a 5-0-0 run that included five goals from Messi. The team will face Cape Verde in the round of 32.
Argentina remains on the opposite half of the draw. The two players have met 36 times in competitive matches, with Messi holding a 16-11 edge and a 22-21 goal advantage.
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