Despite their decorated documented history at the club and international level, Messi and Ronaldo have never faced each other in a World Cup game to date.

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Mbappe has scored 30 goals in 24 games for Real Madrid and France since the beginning of this season, while Haaland has netted 33 in 24 appearances for Manchester City and Norway.

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England is drawn in Group L along with Croatia -- who beat England in the semi-finals in 2018 on the way to losing the final to France -- Ghana, and rank outsiders Panama. 

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo set for one last dance; check out possible date for Argentina-Portugal clash

FIFA World Cup draw: Deschamps excited by Mbappe-Haaland group stage clash

Tuchel warns England against complacency after ‘comfortable’ FIFA World Cup draw

FIFA World Cup draw 2026: Check all teams, groups, key games, schedule and dates