FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 group-stage matches in which top superstars will face each other

#1 Lionel Messi vs. Luka Modric (Argentina vs. Croatia - June 21, 2018)

The rivalry continues...

Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi and Real Madrid icon Luka Modric are two prominent figures in La Liga at the moment. The two superstars were involved in serious battles during the El Clasicos the last term and they are already looking forward to reigniting the rivalry when they face each other in the World Cup in Russia this month.

With Argentina and Croatia drawn in the same group, Lionel Messi and Luka Modric will go head-to-head on June 21 when they lead their respective nations against each in their second game of the competition.

Considering their amazing talents and incredible influence, we can be sure of a classic battle between the two La Liga heroes at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium.