Football Players Who Will Play Their Last Time at 2022 World Cup

VIVA – The 2022 world cup will take place soon on November 20 to December 18, 2022, in Qatar. This prestigious football tournament between countries in the world that takes place every four years has many interesting things to discuss.

One is about the players in the 2022 World Cup. It turns out that some players are playing for the last time in the 2022 World Cup match.

Well, as quoted from various sources, here are some players who will play for the last time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: 

1. Sergio Busquets (Spain)

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Gelandang Timnas Spanyol, Sergio Busquets

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• Eurosport

Sergio Busquets will be playing for the last time in the 2022 World Cup because of his age. Although it is said to be his last World Cup, Sergio Busquets is a player who has contributed a lot to the Spanish national team.

According to the record of one World Cup 2010 and European Cup 2012 trophy, it makes his name will be remembered as one of the legends of Spanish football.

2. Luka Modric (Croatia)

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Gelandang Real Madrid, Luka Modric rayakan gol.

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• https://twitter.com/realmadriden/

Croatia's success in the 2018 World Cup finals is inseparable from Luka Modric. However, the Croatian football public will have to see Luka Modric at the World Cup four years from now. The reason is, the age of Luka Modric is no longer young enough. He will be 41 years old in 2026.

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Luiz Suarez

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• DAYLIFE

Although he is no longer playing for the European team this season, Luis Suarez's name will be remembered at the 2022 World Cup. The 35-year-old could be the mainstay of the Uruguay national team at the 2022 World Cup.

However, for the next four years, Luis Suarez may not be called. Because, at the 2026 World Cup, Luis Suarez's age will reach 39 years, which is not young anymore as a striker.

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Selebrasi Karim Benzema usai bobol gawang Barcelona

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• Twitter: Real Madrid

After winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema is aiming to win the 2022 World Cup. Karim Benzema was not in the French squad when the National Team of France won the 2018 World Cup. In addition, the 2022 World Cup is also allegedly going to be his last play because he is already 34 years old.

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Dani Alves

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• Marca

Dani Alves will appear for the last time at the 2022 World Cup because of his age. This year, Dani Alves is 39 years old. Then, four years later, Dani Alves will be 43 years old. This age is not ideal for a defender, to be in action at the World Cup.

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Kapten Timnas Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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• AP Photo/Luis Vieira

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the football players who will appear for the last time at the 2022 World Cup. Only two years different from Dani Alves, practically Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful to appear at the 2026 World Cup.

Especially at the age of 37, his performance has seen a decline. At Manchester United, he is often on the reserve player bench.

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Striker Argentina, Lionel Messi

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• AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Lionel Messi admits that this year will be his last appearance at the World Cup. It was once directly by Lionel Messi in an interview. He said out loud, this year will be all-out with the Argentine national team, considering he already has other plans in the coming year.

"The 2022 World Cup will be my last with the Argentina national team. This is certain, I am sure of my decision," Lionel Messi said in an interview with Star+.

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Croatia's success in the 2018 World Cup finals is inseparable from Luka Modric. However, the Croatian football public will have to see Luka Modric at the World Cup four years from now. The reason is, the age of Luka Modric is no longer young enough. He will be 41 years old in 2026.