Cristiano Ronaldo among several 40-year-olds in 2026 World Cup squads
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 World Cup is poised to feature a record number of players aged 40 and over, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Guillermo Ochoa, and Craig Gordon. This tournament could see eight players 40 or older, surpassing the previous highest of seven. Ronaldo, at 41, and Ochoa, at 40, mark significant entries as they prepare for their sixth World Cup. The competition opens on June 15, and the appearance of Gordon could see him become the second-oldest player in World Cup history. Tim Ream, at 38, is also in contention to set a record for the oldest player to represent the USMNT.
- •Ronaldo is set to play for Portugal at age 41.
- •Ochoa and Ronaldo could join Gordon as players over 40.
- •Gordon could be the second-oldest World Cup player.
- •The tournament's opening match is on June 15.
- •Tim Ream aims for a USMNT age record.
- 7:37 PMCBS Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo and other 40-year-olds set to make 2026 World Cup the oldest ever
"Six players in their 40s have been named to squads, but Ronaldo isn't the oldest
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