Yahoo Sports reports: The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the last in which we see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo competing against each other. Ronaldo is already 41 years old, while Inter Miami star Messi is 38, making it unlikely that either will feature at the tournament in 2030.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 9, 2026 1:30 PM
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The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the last in which we see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo competing against each other. Ronaldo is already 41 years old, while Inter Miami star Messi is 38, making it unlikely that either will feature at the tournament in 2030.
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