The end of an era? These 10 stars can play their last World

These are 10 footballers who can bid farewell to the biggest stage of football.

1. Lionel Messia (An emergency) The best achievement: Champion (2022)

The fact that Messi did not withdraw from the nationals after winning the World in 2022 indicates his greatness. At 39-year-olds, he continues to break records, becoming the best goalist in World Cup history with 19 goals, and has recorded eight assistings.

This is his sixth World, and the next game will be 30th in this competition. Twice the winner of the Golden Cup""tournament (2014 and 2022), Messi is expected to close a legendary world career here.

2. Luka Modric (Croatia) The best achievement: Vice champion (2018)

At the age of 40, Modric continues to marvel, becoming the oldest player to have provided an assistant in World History.

He was Croatia's leader in the historic final of 2018 and third place in 2022. With more than 200 presentations for the national and five developed worlds, his legacy is already guaranteed.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) The best achievement: semifinal (2006)

The World remains the only great trophy Ronaldo lacks. With 231 presentations and 145 goals for Portugal, it is the absolute record in international football.

In the sixth career World, 41-year-old football player has become the first football player to have scored in six World Cup editions. This may be his last chance to raise the biggest trophy.

4. Manuel Neuer (Germany) The best achievement: Champion (2014)

Although its form has recently fluctuated, Neuer remains one of the greatest goalkeepers in history.

World champion and winner of the <x0th Golden Handen"in 2014, he's playing the fifth World. Germany's early elimination does not diminish its status as a legend of this tournament.

5. Neymar (Brazil) The best achievement: semifinal (2014)

The 2014 World Cup remains the most emotional moment of Neymar's time, for a serious injury interrupted his dream of leading Brazil to the title.

After many problems with injuries, the 34-year-old still believes he can win the World Cup. It numbers eight goals and four assistings in 14 matches of this competition.

6. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) The best achievement: semifinal (2018)

De Bruyne was part of Belgium's"Golden Generia", which failed to win any large trophies.

In the fourth World, 35-year-old mid-fielder has scored goals in three different editions and has recorded four assimilations in 16 presentations.

7. Virgil Van Dijk (Holand) The best achievement: Quarterfinal (2022)

The Netherlands was absent in the World of 2018, so Van Dijk held relatively few matches in this competition.

The Dutch captain started the tournament with a goal, but his team's adventure ended in 1/16 of the final. At the age of 34, this could have been the last World to him.

8. Mohammed Salah (Egypt) ʹThe best achievement: 1/16 of the final (2026)

Salah was crucial to Egypt's historic success, helping the team secure its first world victory since 1934.

The 34-year-old has scored three goals and provided two assistings in only five World Cup matches, while hoping to get Egypt even farther.

9. Son Heung-min The best achievement: 1/8 of the final (2022)

Son is South Korean's best scorer in World History, with three goals in 13 matches.

However, this edition did not go according to expectations, and at the age of 33 it remains unclear whether we will see it again on the biggest stage of football.

10. Sadio Mane (Seenegal) The best achievement: 1/8 of the final (2022)

Mane has been the main figure of Senegal in recent years and contributed to the team's qualifications in three World consecutives.

The 34-year-old scored his first world goal in 2018, while a damage prevented him from participating in the 2022 edition. This could be the last chance to leave a trace at the World Cup. /Telegraph/