Son Heung-min, Messi, and Ronaldo's "World Cup Last Dance"... "The Last Chapter of the Unforgettable Era"

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South Korea's national soccer team captain Son Heung-min (34, Los Angeles FC) has been selected as the 10 players whose 2026 FIFA 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup could be the "last World Cup."

Qatari media Vine Sports revealed 10 players, including Son Heung-min, who are virtually set to play in the final World Cup through this 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup on the 5th (Korea Standard Time).

The media said, "Son Heung-min previously led the South Korean national team to the World Cup for three consecutive times and gave unforgettable moments, including victory over Germany during the 2018 World Cup in Russia."

"Son Heung-min, the captain and symbol of the team, is still influential, but this 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup could be his last World Cup as the generational change begins," he added.

Son Heung-min, who has been playing for the South Korean A team for 17 years since 2010, is set to play in his fourth career World Cup after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

He is still a key player in the national team, and Son Heung-min's willingness to play in the 2030 World Cup in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain four years later is not easy in reality considering Son Heung-min's age, who will turn 38.

The reason why Son Heung-min decided to leave Tottenham in the English Premier League (EPL) last year to transfer to Los Angeles FC in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), not Europe, was also to maintain his best condition in 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, which could be his last World Cup.

Not only Son Heung-min, but other legendary players are also preparing for the "Last Dance" through this World Cup.

The media cited Argentina's national team Lionel Messi (39, Inter Miami), Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (40, Alnasr), Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk (35), Egypt Mohamed Salah (34, Liverpool), Colombia's James Rodriguez (35, Minnesota United), Brazil's Neymar (34, Neymar), Croatia's Luka Modric (41, AC Milan), Senegal's Sadio Mane (34, Alnasr), and Belgium's Kevin DeBrouiner (35, Napoli).

Beane Sports said, "For legendary players, this 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup can be the last chapter of an unforgettable era, not just a competition. For icons who have represented the soccer world for the past 20 years, it will be an opportunity to show their last appearance on the best stage of the sport, he said. "Some have already conquered the top of the world, and others are pursuing their last dreams. If football has taught us anything, legends don't leave quietly. In 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, the world will be able to see the final dance of 21st century legends," he added.

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