Patrice Evra has cast his vision for an unforgettable finale to one of football’s greatest rivalries—Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup. The former Manchester United defender, known for his strong opinions, believes that a potential meeting in the World Cup final would be like the “last Marvel movie”—a spectacle that the entire world would pause to watch. Evra, who has long been an admirer of both players, also expressed his wish to see Ronaldo compete in Major League Soccer, where he could potentially face Messi’s Inter Miami side in one last high-stakes showdown.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the possibility of a Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo final has become one of the most captivating storylines in international football. Patrice Evra, who spent much of his career at Manchester United alongside Ronaldo, has taken his admiration for the rivalry to another level. Speaking on the matter, the French full-back labelled a potential final clash between the two legends as the ultimate “Marvel movie,” a spectacle that would demand the attention of the footballing world.
Messi, who already has a World Cup trophy to his name, will likely return to the tournament as the focal point of an Argentina team aiming for back-to-back titles. On the other side, Ronaldo, still in pursuit of the one major honour that has eluded him, will be gunning for glory with Portugal in what could be his final World Cup appearance. Both players, now into the twilight of their careers, have spent almost two decades setting records and redefining greatness.
Evra, who knows Ronaldo well from their time together at Old Trafford, also expressed his desire for the Portuguese forward to end his career in Major League Soccer, competing against Messi. The idea of two footballing titans playing out one final “dance” in the MLS would only add to the growing excitement surrounding the league’s rise in global prominence. “Two legends, one last dance — everyone would watch,” said Evra, further fuelling speculation about a potential MLS move for the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star.
While Messi continues to make waves at Inter Miami, Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr remains a hot topic. Both players are focused on their club duties, but it’s clear that the possibility of their paths crossing again, this time on the World Cup stage, has left fans eagerly awaiting what could be the ultimate conclusion to their rivalry.
As the summer competitions heat up, all eyes will be on Messi and Ronaldo as they aim to lead their respective nations to the 2026 World Cup final. Whether or not Evra’s “Marvel movie” scenario becomes a reality remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the thought of such a clash is enough to reignite passion among football fans worldwide.
