The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be a farewell stage for football legends like Messi and Ronaldo, potentially marking their sixth appearances. Veteran stars such as Modric, Ochoa, Neymar, and Salah also face a final opportunity to cement their legacies on the international scene.

Veteran forwards join likes of Salah, Neymar and Rodriguez in farewell appearances at global finals

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's tournament