Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49pm on 30 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage could mark the final tournament for several football legends, led by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Messi, the 2022 World Cup winner, continues rewriting records at 39, while Ronaldo still pursues the one major trophy missing from his career. Veterans including Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min and Sadio Mane also feature among stars who may not return for the 2030 edition. Their achievements have defined multiple World Cups, making this tournament a potential farewell for one of football's greatest generations as younger stars prepare to inherit the global stage. (PC: Instagram)
