Stars Likely Playing Last World Cup: Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer

Cristiano Ronaldo, representing the Portugal National Team, was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, marking his exit from the tournament. Ronaldo made 27 appearances across six World Cups from 2006 to 2022, scoring 11 goals, placing him ninth on the all-time World Cup scoring list.

Portugal's head coach, Roberto Martinez, praised Ronaldo's role as a model of conduct and commitment. Neymar, playing for the Brazil National Team, faced a similar fate with a 2-1 loss to Norway, marking his potential last World Cup appearance.

Neymar debuted in 2010 and is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals. Other notable players such as Riyad Mahrez of Algeria and Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico also exited the tournament early.

Manuel Neuer, representing Germany, announced his retirement from international football after Germany's elimination. The future of other veterans like Lionel Messi and Luka Modric remains uncertain as the tournament progresses.