In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, it was dubbed the Twilight of the Gods. Many believed that stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would retire after the World Cup, but in fact, it was the 2026 Unified World Cup that truly marked the Twilight of the Gods.
After this World Cup, the stars who were thought to retire in the previous edition, but didn't, will finally meet their twilight.
This Unified World Cup showcased a stranger yet somewhat familiar face—China, which had undergone a major transformation.
The core player of this match was undoubtedly Chen Zhong from Real Madrid. This nine-time Ballon d'Or winner just led Real Madrid to win the Champions League, defeating Manchester City in the "final circle," proving to everyone he still had fuel left in the tank.
With other Chinese players from European clubs and Chen Zhong's partnership, and coached by world-renowned Ancelotti, this batch of national team players was dubbed the strongest in history.
