World Cup final is final game of career for Van Bronckhorst will come up against several of his former Barcelona colleagues in the Johannesburg title decider , including midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta plus inspirational defender Carles Puyol . Netherlands captain Bert van Bronckhorst . The 35-year - old announced before tournament that it would be his last . He hopes to lead the Netherlands to their first World Cup final in Spain on Sunday . Three former Barcelona teammates will oppose him in the Spanish line - up .
World Cup final is final game of career for Netherlands captain Bert van Bronckhorst . The 35-year - old announced before tournament that it would be his last . He hopes to lead the Netherlands to their first World Cup final in Spain on Sunday . Three former Barcelona teammates will oppose him in the Spanish line - up .