Lionel Messi as age 38 and Cristiano Ronaldo at age 40 may break history by appearing in a record sixth FIFA World Cup at the 2026 tournament. Messi is already confirmed in Argentina’s squad, with officials assuring fans he will feature on football’s biggest stage once again. For Ronaldo, the prospect of playing at age 41 remains alive, and he could extend his unique record as the only male player to score in five different World Cups.
The road to the tournament intensifies as qualifiers return this week. In South America, Argentina has already secured qualification while Messi’s match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires marks his last World Cup qualifier on home soil with an emotional chapter in his legendary career. With Ronaldo, he will look to guide Portugal through Europe’s qualifying campaign and possibly cement his name further as his nation’s all-time World Cup scorer.
The 2026 edition, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, will be the biggest in history with 48 teams competing from June 11 to July 19. For fans across the globe, the possibility of seeing Messi and Ronaldo, the two icons who have defined football for over two decades shall grace the tournament once more is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether they leave with another trophy or one final bow, their rivalry and legacy continue to captivate the world.
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