Thanh Nhã and Văn Trường hope that Ronaldo will face Messi in the 2026 World Cup final.

Forward Thanh Nhã and goalkeeper Văn Việt want the 2026 World Cup final to feature Portugal versus Argentina. In contrast, Văn Trường desires Ronaldo to claim the World Cup gold.

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. The biggest football festival on Earth promises to be explosive, with breathtaking performances from the world's top teams. As for striker Nguyễn Thanh Nhã of the Vietnamese women's team, she supports both Ronaldo and Messi: "I am truly excited for the start of the 2026 World Cup. It is the event that players and fans alike have been waiting for. I will manage my training schedule so I can follow the tournament without affecting my preparation for the 2026 women's national league, which kicks off at the end of this June."

When it comes to the teams in this tournament, I still have a special fondness for Portugal and Argentina. This is because this edition is special—it could be the last World Cup for global football icons Ronaldo and Messi, thus ending a glorious chapter for world football and these two superstars.

Portugal currently has players at the peak of their careers such as Vitinha, Joao Nesves, Nuno Mendes, Bruno… Therefore, I believe Portugal will go far and reach the final. And if their opponent in the final is Argentina, it would be even more thrilling."

In agreement with Thanh Nhã, Văn Việt, the goalkeeper of Thể Công-Viettel club, also hopes to witness a classic final between Portugal and Argentina: "It's definitely because of Cristiano Ronaldo. As a professional athlete, I have immense admiration for his determination, discipline, and enduring will to win over all these years."

This could very likely be the final World Cup of CR7's career, so Văn Việt sincerely hopes that he and his teammates can lift the prestigious golden cup to achieve the most complete conclusion.

Regarding the final of the tournament, Văn Việt, along with millions of football fans, wishes to see Ronaldo take on Messi in the championship match. That would be the perfect script to end the era of these two current global football legends."

Unlike Văn Việt and Thanh Nhã, Văn Trường desires Ronaldo's Portugal to go up against England in the World Cup final: "Personally, I have always been a fan of Ronaldo and have great admiration for him. Therefore, I hope Ronaldo will make it to the tournament's final and face the England national team."

Although the England squad has undergone many personnel changes, they still possess individuals capable of making history, particularly Harry Kane. In this World Cup, Trường also pins his hopes on the Uzbekistan team. He believes they will be the side that produces the biggest surprises in this tournament.

Everyone is aware of how much Uzbekistan has progressed in recent years at both the youth and senior national team levels. If Uzbekistan springs surprises at the tournament, it will add new dimensions to Asian football at the World Cup."

Goalkeeper Văn Việt also has a soft spot for another Asian side, Japan: "In my opinion, the Japan national team has a real opportunity to become the biggest surprise of this tournament."

Japanese football is known for its highly disciplined style, strong collective spirit, and a roster of quality players plying their trade in Europe's top leagues. Considering their outstanding improvement over recent years, Văn Việt believes that this Asian side is not merely a difficult opponent but has the real capability to advance all the way to the semifinals."