The Last Dance: Could this be the final World Cup for Modrić, Ronaldo, Neymar and Messi?

World Cup talk with Raju Manandhar (L) and Jaya Gurung (R). Credit: Supplied by Raju Manandhar and Jaya Gurung, (BG left to right) AAP/Kyle Okita/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA,Sipa USA, Leonardo Ramirez / Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images/Sipa USA, Danilo Fernandes/Fotoarena/Sipa USA

For many football fans, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than a race for the trophy; it may also be the final opportunity to watch some of the game's greatest stars on the world's biggest stage. With age casting doubt over future World Cup appearances, supporters of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, Neymar and Lionel Messi are wondering whether this marks the end of an era. Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) treasurer, former Nepal international and team manager Raju Manandhar, and former Nepal U-20 international and Australia-based community footballer Jay Gurung spoke to SBS Nepali about the tournament so far, the possible final World Cup for football's iconic stars, and what lies ahead.

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