World Cup: No country for old men? Tell that to Ronaldo and Messi (opens original article in a new tab)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the older players competing in the 2026 World Cup, with several players over 40 participating despite the tournament being considered a young man's event.

• Ronaldo, 41, and Messi, 39, will compete in their sixth World Cups.
• Several players over 40, including Craig Gordon (43) and Luka Modrić (40), are part of the tournament.
• Canada's World Cup squad is younger than the 2022 team, with fewer players over 30.