Time catches up with everyone, even the most talented and naturally gifted players. FIFA World Cup 2022 is no different, as several stars will likely be playing at their last-ever international tournament.

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be the end or at least the beginning of the end of a golden era in football. It is a footballing era that we will be very lucky to see again. They have been the standout players of their generation in the last two decades. They have topped goal-scoring and awards charts consistently over the years. Yet this world cup will see some of the biggest names in world football exit the international stage.

We have been blessed to have witnessed these players light up stadiums with their talent. We have also seen them stun opposition fans into silence with their skill. Yet, with age comes diminishing powers, reducing their once blistering pace. These players have undoubtedly cemented their legacy as some of the greatest talents football has ever seen. Still, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar could be their swansong.

Here are some of the football greats who could be playing their final act in Qatar.