Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Could Play on Same Team in Carlos Tevez Farewell Match

September 9, 2026

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could finally share the field as teammates. The two soccer legends are reportedly being lined up to play on the same side during Carlos Tevez’s planned farewell match at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires.

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The star-studded exhibition is expected to take place in December 2026 as Tevez celebrates his career alongside former teammates and some of the biggest names in soccer. Tevez has said both Messi and Ronaldo agreed to participate on the same team, setting up a potentially historic moment for fans of the longtime rivals.

Messi and Ronaldo have faced each other numerous times throughout their legendary careers, but the two have never played together on the same team. If both players ultimately take the field, Tevez’s farewell match would mark the first time fans get to see the two superstars officially line up as teammates.

Additional details, including the exact December date, full roster and ticket information, are expected as the Carlos Tevez farewell match gets closer. If everything goes according to plan, La Bombonera could host one of the most talked-about soccer moments of 2026 — Messi and Ronaldo finally playing side by side.

Written by: Cat Haley