Leboeuf Hopes World Cup 2026 Will Be Dedicated to Ronaldo

Former French national team footballer Frank Leboeuf hopes that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will hold the same significance for Cristiano Ronaldo as the 2022 tournament did for Lionel Messi. "It felt as though the 2022 World Cup was dedicated to Messi.

I truly hope the 2026 World Cup will be dedicated to Ronaldo. Winning the tournament would be fantastic for him — and for Portugal as well.

Their team is extremely strong, so it’s possible," Goal quoted Leboeuf as saying. In the final of the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated France.

After a 3-3 draw, the "Albiceleste" secured victory in a penalty shootout.