Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is expected to be the last for several well-known football players due to their age and injuries. Stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Neymar Jr, and Manuel Neuer are among those likely making their final World Cup appearances.Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, is playing in his sixth World Cup and may be playing his last tournament.
- Lionel Messi is also appearing in his sixth World Cup, despite injury concerns before the event.
- Luka Modric, 40, is set for his fifth and final World Cup after recovering from cheekbone surgery.
- Neymar Jr, at 34, has returned to Brazil's national team after 2.5 years and might play his last World Cup.
- Manuel Neuer, 40, came out of retirement to be Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for the tournament.
- Ronaldo has scored 143 goals for Portugal and leads as one of the oldest players in the competition.
- Messi is Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and played a key role in their 2022 World Cup win.
- Modric is the captain of Croatia, known for his playmaking skills and leadership.
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