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This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Monday, July 6, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and other players competed in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which took place from November to December 2022. Ronaldo played for Portugal and was eliminated in the quarter-finals. Messi played for Argentina and won the tournament. Several other veteran players also participated in the event.