Player Craig Gordon (Scotland), 43
The 1982-born goalkeeper made his debut in BronnQG in 2004 and headed for the first World Cup in his career, as the oldest player. If released, Gordon would become the second-year-old player to compete in the history of the tournament, following the goalkeeper Essam El Hadray in the Battle of Egypt - Arab Saudi in 2018 at 45 years of age 161 days.
Guard Yuto Nagatomo (July Edition), 39
When Coach Hajime Moriyaa chanted Nagatomo into the World Cup formation, the post-sanitary in 1986 was unable to hold back her tears. “ The school of birth was in possession of experience and endurance, with 11 years of war in Europe, attending 5 consecutive World Cups and playing 145 games for the Japanese team – only less than the head of Yasuforte 7 games.
Tim Ream (American), 38
When the 1987 posthygienic premiered MagnumQG in 2010, few expected him to stick for 15 years and be selected as the American team captain for the World Cup on his home field. With Coach Mauricio Pochettino, Ream as the board's long-lived arm trained by experience, leadership and handling pressure on the yard.
Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina), 38
At the 4th and last World Cup in his career, former Man City player continued to be the pillar at the championship goalman, with the strong fighting spirit shaped style. Otamendi will be absent from the battle to meet Algeria on 16/6 due to the penalty of hanging legs from the elimination round. He received five gold cards at the World Cup, and less than two cards than the "Daniels" of his pack that retired Javier Mascherano.
Stopira (Cape Verde), 38
The posthygienics of 1988 once claimed the 2023 nominee, but after a year he returned to compete at the First Division of Portugal and joined Cape Verde to make his first dream of attending the World Cup. The spirit of not giving up Stopira represents the small African island, with a population of about 500,000 people, only over Curucao – the nation also first attended the World Cup.
Luka Modric quarterback (Croatia), 40
Croatian's greatest player helped GinoQG to become the 2018 World Cup Army and win the 2022. At the 5th World Cup, the 2018 Golden Ball is still the pillar and is heading for the 200-game line.
Alberto Quintero (Panama), 38
The 1987 toilet money was the third in history of the number of Panaman draft jackets, with 140 games. The World Cup 2026 was considered to compensate for disappointment in 2018, when Quitero missed the Russian Contest on Russian soil due to a broken leg at the match of association with Norway.
Axel Witsel (Red shirt), 37
The 1989 quarterback used to discontinue international competition for some time before accepting a summons from Coach Rudi Garcia for the 2026 World Cup tour. With the three-time experience of the tournament, former Dortmund and Atletico Madrid was the necessary complement for the middle line alongside the Amarou Onana and Youri Tielemans.
Prospero Ronaldo, 41
The Portuguese Superstar entered the 6th World Cup, which was considered a last chance, to collect the only major yet lacking title in his career. Age is a major barrier to Ronaldo but can be compensated by talented teammates, especially in the quarterback line with Vitya, Joao Neves, Bruno Ahmades and Bernardo Silva.
Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina), 40
After missing two of the closest World Cups, Dzeko returned as the most goal-keeper for BronwynQG (73). Preliminary in 1986 remained a attractive symbol with a fighting spirit that challenged every difficulty. After the Italian type of play-off European area, Dzeko and his confident teammates continued to create surprises.
Lionel Messi (Argentina), 38.
The performance helped GinoQG to post the 2022 World Cup claim to Messi's greatness. But he still wanted Argentina to be the third team defending championship success, after Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). A record series is also waiting for its 1987 predecessor to pass, strikingly scoring the most goals in history. He had 13 tables and lost the record of Miroslav Klose three-offs.
The 10 oldest players compete at the World Cup
Essam El Hadary, Battle of Egypt - Arab Saudi, June 25, 2018, 45-year-old 161 days
Faryd Mondragon, Colombia - Japan, June 24, 2014, 43 days old
Three. Roger Milla, Cameroon - Russia, June 28, 1994, 42 years old 39 days
Four. Pat Jennings, Northern Ireland - Brazil, June 12, 1986, age 41
Five. Peter Shilton, England - Italy, July 7,1990, aged 40 292 days
Six. Dino Zoff, Italy - West Germany, July 11, 1982.
Seven. Ali Boumnijel, Kazakhstan - Ukraine, June 23,2006, 71 days old
Eight. Jim Leighton, Scotland - Morocco, 23/10/1999, 39 years old 334 days old
Nine. David James, England - Germany, June 27, 2010, 39-year-old 330 days
Ten. Atiba Hutchinson, Canada - Morocco, 1/12/2022, 39-year-old 296 days