Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will lead their national teams in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with the participation of 48 teams in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, marking the farewell of legends like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their last international tournament.

A legendary farewell at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will commence with 48 teams in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, being the final tournament for iconic figures such as Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This will be the sixth and definitive World Cup for both players, as well as for Memo Ochoa, setting a record in football history. Other big names bidding farewell after five World Cups are Mexican players Carbajal, Márquez, and Guardado, German Matthaus, and Italian Buffon, although the latter did not get minutes in France 1998.

The value in Movistar Fantasy MARCA

According to data from Movistar Fantasy MARCA, Messi, aged 38, has a value of 52.5 million, ranking fifth in Argentina after Julián, Enzo, Lautaro, and Mac Allister. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, has a value of 51.3 million, placing him fifth in Portugal after Vitinha, Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Leao. Both players have seen an increase of over 10 million in just one month, despite not having played any matches. It is still possible to add them to your team in official or private leagues, especially during the knockout stages.

The 'Legends Team' of the World Cup

The 'Legends Team' of the 2026 World Cup is composed of a dream team with a total valuation of 289 million. Among the standout players are goalkeeper Ospina (37 years old and 6.8 million), defenders Otamendi (38 years old and 8.1 million), Van Dijk (34 years old and 31.1 million), Koulibaly (34 years old and 10.5 million), midfielders De Bruyne (34 years old and 35.1 million), Kanté (35 years old and 11.9 million), Modric (40 years old and 34.6 million), and forwards Salah (33 years old and 38.9 million), Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years old and 51.3 million), Dzeko (40 years old and 8.3 million), and Messi (38 years old and 52.5 million). A team full of stars that promises to deliver a spectacular performance in the tournament!

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