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Will Messi or Ronaldo grace 2030 World Cup? Future prediction

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely to have taken in their “last dance” at the World Cup finals, former France international Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL. Two all-time greats featured at the 2026 event, as their evergreen exploits thrill audiences across the globe, but Argentina and Portugal may be without their respective GOATs when the 2030 tournament rolls around.

World Cup expansion: 64 teams could play in 2030 tournament

The 2030 World Cup could feature a massive expansion to 64 teams, according to a bold new claim. Following the conclusion of the 48-nation tournament won by Spain, the prospect of an even larger global competition across six host countries is now being openly discussed by high-ranking football executives, setting the stage for a historic centenary celebration.

Is this when Ronaldo will retire with Portugal? Date set

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to announce his retirement from international football after one final appearance for Portugal. The forward is expected to bid farewell to the national team in a Nations League match against Wales, concluding a record-breaking career where he became the most capped player and greatest goalscorer in international football history.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	FC Cincinnati	16	6	5	5	40	40	0	23	W W D L D
6	New York City FC	16	6	4	6	27	22	5	22	W L D W W
7	Charlotte FC	16	6	4	6	26	25	1	22	D W W L D
8	Red Bull New York	16	6	4	6	26	35	-9	22	L W D W W
9	DC United	16	4	7	5	22	26	-4	19	D D D L D

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