10 senior football players at the 2026 World Cup ♫ Ronaldo is not the first, Messy remains outside Top 10

With final lists of already published nationals, attention has also focused on older players who will participate in the largest football tournament.

Interestingly, even Lionel Messi is not part of the first ten, while Cristino Ronaldo is ranked only second.

10. Hernan Galandez (Equador) 39 years old, 2 months and 12 days

The porter born in Argentina, but representing Ecuador, is expected to be his first world national choice. He has become an important figure for the team since debut in 2021.

9. Yuto Nagatomo (Japan) 39 years old, 8 months and 30 days

Known for his period in Inter, Nagatomo continues to be part of Japan at the age of 39. Experienced defenders are expected to have a more role as leader in the dressing rooms.

8. Fernando Muslera (Urugui) 39 years old, 11 months and 26 days

The legend of the Uruguayn gate has returned to the nationals after a long absence. Though not expected to be the title, his experience remains invaluable.

7. Vozinha (The Green Cape) ʹ 40 years of age and 8 days

The veteran porter of Cape Green has crossed the 40 years limit and continues to be one of his national figures.

6. Manuel Neuer (German) 40 years old, 2 months and 15 days

After retirement from the national, Neuer returned because of injuries problems at Germany's goalkeeper department. It remains to be seen whether he will be a title or not.

5. Edin Dzeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 40 years old, 2 months and 25 days

The legendary attacker continues to be crucial to Bosnia. He was one of the main protagonists in the team's 2026 World Cup qualifications.

4. Luke Modric (Croatia) é 40, 9 months and 2 days

The Croatian captain continues to be the national team's heart. The World 2026 could be the last tournament of his great career.

3. Guillermo Ochoa (Mexica) 40 years old, 10 months and 29 days

The hero of many worlds for Mexico continues to be part of the national community, although it is no longer considered the first choice in the gate.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 41, 4 months and 6 days old

A record by itself. Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup, establishing another historic standard. Portuguese targets the only major trophy still missing in his collection.

However, he will not be able to break the record of the oldest goal scorer in the history of the World, which continues to be held by Roger Milla.

1. Craig Gordon (Scocy) 43 years old, 5 months and 11 days

Scottish goalkeeper is the oldest footballer to attend the 2026 World Cup.

Gordon debuted in professional football in an era when many of today's stars were still not born.

However, even if he plays in the tournament, he will not achieve the absolute record of Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, who remains the oldest football player to ever play at the World Cup, at 45 years of age during the World Cup of 2018.

Significantly, Lionel Messi, despite being 38 years old in this World, fails to make it to Top 10, ranking 11th on the list of the oldest tournament players. /Telegraphy/