From Messi to Ronaldo, 13 legends who could play their final FIFA World Cup

 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to serve as a farewell stage for several of football’s most iconic players. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modrić, Neymar and Mohamed Salah, a generation that has defined the modern game could be making its final World Cup appearances. For some, it is one last chance at glory; for others, a final opportunity to cement enduring legacies. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to serve as a farewell stage for several of football’s most iconic players. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modrić, Neymar and Mohamed Salah, a generation that has defined the modern game could be making its final World Cup appearances. For some, it is one last chance at glory; for others, a final opportunity to cement enduring legacies.