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2026 World Cup: Is Cristiano Ronaldo the oldest player in the competition?

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Coupe du monde 2026 : Cristiano Ronaldo est-il le joueur le plus âgé de la compétition ?

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At 41, Al-Nassr's Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, is preparing to play in the 2026 World Cup. However, contrary to what one might think, he is not the oldest player in the competition. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is second on the list of the tournament's most experienced players.

This ranking of veterans highlights immense legends of world football still at the peak of their art, such as Luka Modrić, Manuel Neuer or Lionel Messi.

The Top 12 Oldest Players at the 2026 World Cup

Here is the list of the most experienced players who will grace the pitches of the United States, Mexico, and Canada:

Craig Gordon – 43 years and 162 days
Cristiano Ronaldo – 41 years and 126 days
Guillermo Ochoa – 40 years and 333 days
Luka Modrić – 40 years and 275 days
Edin Džeko – 40 years and 86 days
Manuel Neuer – 40 years and 76 days
Vozinha – 40 years and 8 days
Fernando Muslera – 39 years and 360 days
Yuto Nagatomo – 39 years and 272 days
Hernán Galíndez – 39 years and 73 days
Mahdy Soliman – 39 years and 3 days
Lionel Messi – 38 years and 352 days

Did you know? Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon officially holds the title of oldest player in this 2026 edition, ahead of CR7 by more than two years.

Auteur: ivoirematin
Publié le: Lundi 15 Juin 2026

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