Published: June 4, 2026 ⢠9:28 PM IST ¡ Updated: June 5, 2026 ⢠7:22 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the final act for some of footballâs finest talents.
Although some of this tournamentâs players will set a menâs football record by appearing in their sixth World Cup, age is catching up, and other players have struggled with injuries.
Al Jazeera takes a look at who might be making their final bow on the global stage at the tournament in North America Cristiano Ronaldo â Portugal Although fitness has been one of Ronaldoâs biggest strengths during his illustrious career, at 41, the Portugal forward knows his playing days are numbered.
Numbers have always been on the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forwardâs side, though, and he fired in 30 in 37 matches for Al-Nassr this season, while his tally for...