World Cup concludes at the final stop

Many football stars bid farewell during the 2026 World Cup as their international careers came to an end after their teams failed to advance to the knockout stages. Among the most prominent was Lionel Messi, who is believed to be playing in his final World Cup, as he is now 39 years old and hopes to win his second World Cup title, but Argentina’s team fell short of achieving the trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo (41) exited the tournament after Portugal's loss to Spain, marking his last participation in the World Cup. Luka Modric (40) is expected to depart after this edition without securing a global title, despite his extraordinary career. Likewise, Yassine Bounou (35) is thought to be making his final appearance, and Riyad Mahrez (35) announced his retirement from international football following Algeria’s elimination. Neymar (34), currently injured and struggling with form, is approaching his farewell from the World Cup, while Patrik Schick retired from international duty with the Czech Republic after their failure to progress. Manel Neuer (40) decided to return to play for Germany after previously retiring, but his team was eliminated from the tournament.

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