Overview
- The 40-year-old told a Saudi forum by video that he expects to stop playing World Cups at 41.
- He indicated his overall retirement is approaching, saying he likely has one or two more years left.
- The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- A World Cup title remains the major trophy missing from his résumé despite Euro 2016 and multiple Champions League wins.
- Since moving to Al-Nassr in 2022, he has been the Saudi Pro League’s marquee figure on a multimillion contract in the 2034 host country.