The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, much to our delight.

But this milestone also marks the end of an era for many players who have defined this generation.

At the next edition, these stars will no longer be there to represent their nation. Enough to break our hearts. Especially when you see the names of those who will be playing their last World Cup in 2026.

Who will we be saying goodbye to at the end of this World Cup?

These players are playing in their last World Cup

Which player do you think the competition will miss the most? Share your opinion in the comments!

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- Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal

- Lionel Messi - Argentina

- Neymar Jr - Brazil

- Luka Modric - Croatia

- Kevin De Bruyne - Belgium

- James Rodriguez - Colombia

- Sadio Mané - Senegal

- Mohamed Salah - Egypt

- Virgil van Dijk - Netherlands

- Heung-min Son - South Korea