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Oldest players World Cup 2026

Ages fixed before the tournament, based on FIFA/ESPN selection data.

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At a glance

Craig Gordon leads with 43 years. 2 years ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (41). The list has 10 entries, from 43 at the top down to 38 at the bottom. The top 5 average 40.8 years per entry. The leader comes from Schotland.

  1. 1
    Craig GordonSchotland

    Keeper

    43
    years
  2. 2
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    Aanvaller

    41
    years
  3. 3
    Luka ModrićKroatië

    Middenvelder

    40
    years
  4. 4
    Manuel NeuerDuitsland

    Keeper

    40
    years
  5. 5
    Guillermo OchoaMexico

    Keeper

    40
    years
  6. 6
    Fernando MusleraUruguay

    Keeper

    40
    years
  7. 7
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    Aanvaller

    39
    years
  8. 8
    Hernán GalíndezEcuador

    Keeper

    39
    years
  9. 9
    Nicolás OtamendiArgentinië

    Verdediger

    38
    years
  10. 10
    Tim ReamVerenigde Staten

    Verdediger

    38
    years
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Oldest players World Cup 2026"?
Craig Gordon is number 1 with 43 years.
What is the top 3 of "Oldest players World Cup 2026"?
The top 3: 1. Craig Gordon (43 years), 2. Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years), 3. Luka Modrić (40 years).
How many years does Craig Gordon have?
Craig Gordon has 43 years.

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