Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the aging superstars set to play their final World Cup in 2026, but they're far from alone. Several other veteran players, whose names the article promises to detail, are also expected to retire from international soccer after the tournament. The piece examines which established stars are using the World Cup as their farewell stage, marking the end of an era for some of football's biggest names.