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From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup

By Homeira Jun 23, 2026, 8:36 a.m. MDT

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup

Craig Gordon, 43, is the oldest player at the World Cup, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, 41. Here are the 10 oldest players in the tournament.

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