Ronaldo and Modric likely retire after 2026 World Cup
Ronaldo and Modric will likely exit football after the 2026 World Cup. This marks the definitive end of their two-decade dominance and shifts power to a new generation.
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NBC News
2 Jul 2026 4 hours ago 1 min read
NBC News — 2 July 2026
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One of football’s two most enduring legends, either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric, will play their final World Cup match in July 2026, marking the