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Cristiano Ronaldo and the 2026 World Cup: chasing history one last time

At nearly 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is not heading into the 2026 World Cup as a farewell act. He is chasing history. And not just any history, but records that could redefine what longevity means in modern football.

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Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

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World Cup a last dance for Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

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Pre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off

Argentina great Lionel Messi was rested as the defending champions beat Honduras in their penultimate warm-up game before the 2026 World Cup, while Portugal's Rafael Leao was sent off in a 2-1 win aga...

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Can adding 44 years of vet leadership help Jets turn it around?

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Lionel Messi Injury Update, Return Timeline Provided by Argentina's Scaloni Ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game.

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé on Collision Course For History at 2026 World Cup

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Miami's Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad

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FIFA 2026: Ronaldo's final World Cup quest and Kane's pursuit of England glory

After entertaining fans across the globe for more than two decades, Ronaldo is preparing for one final attempt at winning the FIFA World Cup, the one major trophy missing from his glittering collection. It is the title that Lionel Messi lifted with Argentina in Doha in 2022.

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Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup as Portugal squad named

International football's leading male scorer is joined by Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Manchester City pair Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva.

Kylian Mbappé names Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar as dream World Cup opponents

Kylian Mbappé has named Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar as the two players he dreams of facing at the 2026 World Cup. The France forward made the comments before the tournament, placing two of football’s biggest names at the centre of one of the early personal storylines around the competition.