Can Messi play Ronaldo in World Cup? Explaining knockout bracket for Argentina, Portugal

Sporting News breaks down the potential path for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to meet in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. The article explains the bracket structure and the specific conditions under which the two all-time greats could face each other. Both nations would need to advance through their respective knockout rounds for a Messi vs. Ronaldo World Cup showdown to occur.