
World Cup 2026: A Likely Farewell Tour for Football’s Legends
Al Jazeera highlights a potential farewell for a cohort of aging superstars at the 2026 World Cup, including Ronaldo, Messi, Modric, Neymar, Neuer, Salah, De Bruyne, van Dijk, Mane and Ochoa, noting age and injuries as they head to a North American tournament that could be their last sprint on football’s biggest stage.