FIFA World Cup 2022
Seven big Football stars who are likely to play their last FIFA World Cup
As the entire world grips itself in the world cup fever, let’s take a look at seven players who might be seen for the last time in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to begin on 20th November 2022. Like every edition of the tournament, the upcoming edition will also have several football greats take the field to bring the ultimate glory to their respective nations. With the World Cup being a major event, several players take the big decision of taking curtains on their careers at the end of it. As the entire world grips itself in the world cup fever, let’s take a look at seven players who might be seen for the last time in the upcoming FIFA World Cup:
1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo (Source: Twitter)
The highest Goal scorer in international football Ronaldo is already 37 years old. The Portuguese legend has already told he aims to play the 2024 Euro’s but the 2026 World Cup seems too far-fetched for CR7.
2 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (Source: Twitter)
The man with the most Ballon d’Or in the history of the game has crossed the age of 35. Much to the dismay of Messi’s enormous fan following, the little magician might be seen for the last time in the upcoming mega event.
3 Neymar
Neymar (Source: Twitter)
The immensely talented Brazil Superstar’s career has been marred by several fitness issues. The 30-year-old can go on to play the next world cup but that is achievable only if he changes everything he did in the last four years from now on.
4 Luka Modric
Luka Modric (Source: Twitter)
Modric won the coveted Golden Ball during the last edition of the FIFA World Cup. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner made his World Cup debut in 2006 and his sensational period is also likely to get over before the 2026 World Cup.
5 Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski (Source: Twitter)
The Poland international is already 34-year-old and just like most players in this list, it will be difficult for the lethal forward to remain in the same form until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
6 Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez (Source: Twitter)
The Uruguayian forward with all due respect has already passed his prime when he was literally unstoppable. We’re likely to see Luis Suarez playing his last World Cup in 2022. He made his World Cup debut in 2010.
7 Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema (Source: Twitter)
After struggling to be a part of the France World Cup winning squad due to various reasons, Real Madrid star striker Karim Benzema will also play his last World Cup (likely) as he’s already 34 years of age.
