Manuel Neuer features as oldest player at 2026 World Cup

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his World Cup debut this summer, starting in a match against Curacao on June 14. At 40 years and 79 days old, Neuer became the seventh oldest player in World Cup history. Other notable players over 40 at the tournament include Scotland's Craig Gordon and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who could join the ranks of those participating at age 41 or older. Should several aging stars, including Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko and Croatia's Luka Modric, appear, they may change the list of the oldest players to participate. The tournament marks a significant moment as Scotland makes its first appearance in 28 years.

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