Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: Top 5 stars who will play their last FIFA World Cup- In Pics

Portugal got down to a difficult road in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Their participation was confirmed late on March 29, when they defeated North Macedonia in the European play-offs final. Ronaldo, who's 37-years of age is likely to play his last world cup reason being his age.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner single-handedly carried Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final but failed to seal the deal for his country. Messi's numbers have taken a dip since he left FC Barcelona for PSG and the 34-year-old is clearly in for his last World Cup with Argentina.

Luka Modric is the only player who has won a Ballon d'Or since 2007 in the Messi-Ronaldo era. Sadly, he's also reaching the ending moments of his career with injuries and his age taking a toll.

The French forward missed the 2018 World Cup but is now back with full force to be a part of the already star-studded Les Bleus team. Benzema, 34 is inarguably at the peak of his career and is in deadly form but a striker's downfall in football starts after he crosses the 35-year-old mark.

Manuel Neuer is already a world champion winning the elusive trophy in 2014 and can hang up his boots in the international arena as he'll be 40 when the next World Cup comes.