Who Are The Oldest Players To Win A World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup featured veteran stars and first-time competitors that competed for a title much older than some could imagine. From Croatia's Luka Modrić at age 42 to Cape Verde's Vozinha at age 40, the tournament talent spared no age limit. But who are some of the oldest players to have hoisted a World Cup trophy?

With 39-year-old Lionel Messi competing for back-to-back World Cups, here's a list of the oldest players to win a World Cup. 

As he still stands as Germany's all-time leading goalscorer...