World Championship's oldest players: the leader is not C. Ronaldo

2026-06-04 18:49 © PA

At the World Football Championship, fans will be able to watch not only the performances of young talents.

For example, legendary Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth tournament.

However, he did not receive the title of the oldest player – he was surpassed by Scotsman Craig Gordon, who began his professional career back in 2001 and managed to compete for the Edinburgh 'Hearts' club, managed by Vladimir Romanov.

Ten oldest players at the 2026 World Cup

10. Hernán Galíndez, Ecuador, 39 years, 2 months, 12 days.

9. Yuto Nagatomo, Japan, 39 years, 8 months, 29 days.

8. Fernando Muslera, Uruguay, 39 years, 11 months, 25 days.

7. João Vozinha, Cape Verde, 40 years, 8 days.

6. Manuel Neuer, Germany, 40 years, 2 months, 15 days.

5. Edin Džeko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 40 years, 2 months, 25 days.

4. Luka Modrić, Croatia, 40 years, 9 months, 1 day.

3. Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico, 40 years, 10 months, 29 days.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 41 years, 4 months, 4 days.

1. Craig Gordon, Scotland, 43 years, 5 months, 11 days.