The FIFA world cup is less than Five months away from kicking off. Most national teams are already getting ready to participate in the upcoming competition, by allowing their top players feature for their clubs in the pre-season games....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
However, there are many players who could be playing their last FIFA world cup at Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe are already 37 and 39 years old respectively. It could be the last time both players would feature on FIFA world cup for Portugal.
However, in Argentina, it could Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria’s last FIFA world cup. Messi has hinted on his possible retirement from international football, while Angel Di Maria who is 34 years old, is already winding up his career.
Moreso, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani who are currently 35 years old could be playing their last FIFA world cup at Qatar. It is obvious that Uruguay currently have Darwin Nunez as the Potential replacement for both strikers.
Brazilian legends Dani Alves and Thiago Silva could also be playing their last FIFA world considering they would be over 40 years in the next four years.
However, French player will likely miss Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud in the 2026 FIFA world cup. Both French players are currently 35 years and they will be a year away from Clocking 40 years in the 2026 world cup. This shows that this world cup could be the last for Olivier Giroud who have Mbappe as his replacement.
Other players who could be playing their last FIFA world cup includes Sergio Busquets, Eden Hazard, Thomas Muller , Manuel Neuer, Luka Modric and Robert Lewandowski.
