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At the end of this, the Argentine appears Lionel Messi (38 years old), who enters the tournament motivated by the success of Qatar 2022, as he has the record as the player who participated the most in the history of the final with 26 matches, scoring 13 goals and assisting another 8 goals, and his sixth appearance is eager to strengthen his legacy as one of the greatest players to touch football in history.
Messi began his World Cup career in 2006 in Germany, and since then he has participated in the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions, maintaining his position at the top of the game for five consecutive tournaments.
This victory, which has lasted twenty years, represents a unique event that stands out even in the long history of Argentina, and confirms Messi’s position as one of the best players in the world in recent years.
Although he has changed roles and responsibilities over the years, “Al-Barghout” has remained an important part of his country’s team.
In the 2014 and 2022 editions, Messi won the Ballon d’Or as the tournament’s best player, with a silver medal in Brazil and a gold medal in Qatar.
In the last edition, Messi used his talent and leadership skills to help his team overcome a sudden defeat in the opening match against Saudi Arabia, and quickly recovered afterwards. He also scored in every game of the qualifying round, including a solid goal in the final game.
Thanks to his great efforts, Argentina managed to raise the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, and thus Messi completed the list of major titles in the national teams and teams, when he finally found the missing part of his career: the World Cup.
The legendary Portuguese striker also makes an appearance Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years old), who is aiming for the unprecedented feat of scoring 6 consecutive races, after making history as the only player to win 5 consecutive races since his debut in 2006.
In his first appearance, Ronaldo attracted international attention by leading his country to fourth place, and in the following tournaments he continued to shine as Portugal’s biggest star and won the captaincy.
At Russia 2018, he showed his true colors with some impressive performances, including scoring a hat-trick against Spain in the group stage.
In Arabic, it represents Mohamed Salah (33 years old), the icon of Egyptian stability, carrying the aspirations of the “Pharaoh” to win the team for the first time, based on his international experience.
The first participation so far in the World Cup was in 2018, when Egypt returned to the competition after 28 years. At that time, Salah had started to be seen as an international icon thanks to his famous role with Liverpool, but unfortunately his two goals in the competition were not enough for Egypt to advance in the group.
The “King” played the tournament while suffering from injuries before the World Cup, which happened due to the famous fall in soccer with Sergio Ramos, the Spanish defender of Real Madrid, in the Champions League in the last weeks before the World Cup, and the absence of the opening match with Uruguay.
Although he remained at the top of his game in European football for most of his career, Salah did not have much of a chance at the World Cup, and will carry his country’s hopes into the next edition.
The spirit of leadership is also evident in Croatian Luka Modric (40 years old), who led his country to success in two consecutive editions, with the second place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the edition in which he won the Golden Ball award, and the third place in the Qatar World Cup 2022, proving that modern intelligence transcends the limits of physical age.
As for Brazil, Neymar da Silva (34 years old) is still aiming to end the Seleção’s title drought since 2002, relying on his record, as he managed to score 3 consecutive goals.
The Belgians also appear Kevin De Bruyne (34 years old) as the last pillar of the golden age of his country, seeking to restore the light of 2014 and 2018 after the disappointment of the initial exit in the last edition.
The 2018 tournament in Russia was one of the most memorable performances for De Bruyne and his teammates, as Belgium finished the tournament in third place, their best finish in World Cup history.
Throughout the tournament, De Bruyne was efficient and consistent between the games, which enhanced his reputation at football’s biggest stages.
Not so important is the Colombian James Rodriguez (34 years old), who immortalized his name with the golden boot in 2014, and now returns to lead Colombia’s official dreams.
Sadio Mane (34 years old) is also a hope for Senegal to make an appearance that makes up for his absence in Qatar due to injury.
In the Asian world, it is more visible Son Heung-min (33 years old), the captain of South Korea, who has proven that he can lead his team to the tournament under the most physical conditions, which makes him one of the most famous people who are expected to say goodbye in 2026, especially after he led his country to a huge defeat of Germany in 2018 and brought them to the knockout games despite his injuries in 2022.
This concentration is completed by the Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (34 years old), who represents the rock of defense for “Mills” in their continuous quest to break the point of second place, or to fail to win the overall title, and climb the international platform for the first time in their history.
This tournament represents a defining moment in the history of the game, where fans will say goodbye to these giants who have inspired millions, making every moment of their participation in international activities full of giveaways and unique victories.