Mohammed Kudus has never hidden his admiration for Lionel Messi. In a 2024 interview, the Ghana midfielder reflected on the team that shaped his love for football. “Which team did I like seeing growing up? Barcelona… What was it about them? Messi, easiest one,” he said.
That admiration could soon collide with reality. Argentina are in Pot 1 for Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, and the possibility of Ghana landing in the same group remains one of the most intriguing storylines ahead of the ceremony. Kudus has risen into a leading role for the Black Stars, while Messi continues to guide Argentina with experience and brilliance as reigning world champions.
A meeting on football’s biggest stage would bring a compelling narrative. Kudus, now one of the Premier League’s standout attacking players, could line up against the icon he once watched at home in Nima, Accra, a symbol of how far his journey has come. Their contrasting styles would also add excitement. Messi thrives between the lines with craft and precision. Kudus brings explosive running, improvisation and confidence in one-on-one duels.
For Ghanaian fans, such a clash would evoke memories of facing elite opponents in previous World Cups. It would also offer Kudus and his teammates a chance to measure themselves against the top contenders early in the tournament.
Whether fate brings Messi into Ghana’s path will be known on Friday. For Kudus, the prospect of sharing the same pitch as his childhood hero is more than a dream. It is now a realistic possibility as the Black Stars prepare to return to the global stage in 2026.
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