Ronaldo eyes a new record, revealing the top 5 oldest players at the 2026 World Cup, with the No.1 spot becoming an all-time legend.
On 4 June 2026 GMT+7, the top 5 oldest players at the 2026 World Cup were announced after all 48 qualified nations finalized their 26-player squads for the finals scheduled from 11 June to 19 July.
It turns out Cristiano Ronaldo, the prolific striker and captain of Portugal, aged 41, ranks second among the oldest players at the 2026 World Cup, marking his sixth World Cup appearance following 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
If he plays, Cristiano Ronaldo will become the fourth oldest player in World Cup history to appear in the finals, behind Essam El Hadary (Egypt, 45 years), Faryd Mondragón (Colombia, 43 years), and Roger Milla (Cameroon, 42 years).
The oldest player at the 2026 World Cup is Craig Gordon, Scotland's goalkeeper, aged 43, who sets the second highest age record in World Cup finals history, only behind Essam El Hadary (Egypt, 45 years) at the 2018 World Cup.
1. Craig Gordon (Scotland) – 43 years, 162 days
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 41 years, 126 days
3. Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico) – 40 years, 333 days
4. Luka Modrić (Croatia) – 40 years, 275 days
5. Edin Džeko (Bosnia) – 40 years, 86 days
