11 greats set to play their last World Cup in Qatar: Messi, Ronaldo, Neuer…

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar looks set to be the final swansong for a number of legendary players that have defined the modern era of football.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo look like they’ve got one chance to finally get their hands on the one major trophy that’s always evaded them, but they’re not the only iconic players that look likely to play in their last World Cup.

There are some incredible players from footballing powerhouses like France, Spain, Germany, Brazil and Belgium that are on track to bow out of the international game after Qatar.

Here are 11 all-time greats we can’t wait to see one last time on the biggest stage of all.

The legendary Argentinian finally lifted silverware with the national team last summer at the Copa America – and it looks as though Qatar 2022 will be his last chance to win the biggest one of all.

La Albiceleste came oh so close in Brazil in 2014 before looking a total shambles in Russia four years ago under Jorge Sampaoli.

There looks to be more balance and defensive solidity to them with pragmatic coach Lionel Scaloni at the helm, with a platform for Messi to make the difference.

He was the top scorer and top assister at the Copa America in 2021, with a direct hand in all of Argentina’s goals. Replicate that formula in Qatar and they have an outside chance.

“I don’t know what I will do after the World Cup. I am thinking about what is coming. After Qatar, I will have to reassess many things,” Argentina’s all-time top scorer and appearance-maker said last week.

Messi has had his issues at PSG this season, but he still looks happy representing his nation.

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Before Ronaldo’s international debut in 2004,