Ronaldo, Messi, Modric: The legendary XI that are set to play last World Cup in Qatar

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both set to play in their last World Cup in Qatar.

The legendary duo will be 37-years-old and 35-years-old respectively when the tournament kicks off in November.

Messi has come closet to winning the trophy before.

The PSG star was brilliant during the 2014 World Cup but his Argentina side narrowly missed out on lifting the trophy as they were beaten in extra-time by Germany in the final.

The closest Ronaldo has come to leading Portugal to glory, meanwhile, was back in 2006 when they finished third.

Given Ronaldo and Messi will be 40-years-old and 38-years-old respectively when the 2026 World Cup kicks off, it’s very likely that Qatar will be their last opportunity to become world champions.

But who else is set to play in their last World Cup later this year? The Sun have named the XI that could feature in their last World Cup and it makes a legendary side.

GK: Manuel Neuer (Age when 2022 World Cup starts: 36)

Neuer, 36, helped Germany to the World Cup title in 2014 but will be keen to win it again. Germany are not expected to go all the way later this year, though.

LB: Jordi Alba (Age when 2022 World Cup starts: 33)

Alba was not part of Spain’s World Cup winning side in 2010. It’s very likely that the Qatar World Cup will be his last chance to lift the trophy.

CB: Jose Fonte (Age when 2022 World Cup starts: 38)

Fonte will be 41 when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. There’s very little chance he’ll still be playing.

CB: Pepe (Age when 2022 World Cup starts: 39)

Pepe is just one year shy of his 40th birthday but continues to play at a very high level. He’s played 124 times and counting for Portugal.

RB: Dani Alves (Age when 2022 World Cup starts: 39)

It’s testament to how good Alves st