Cristiano Ronaldo and other 40-year-olds set to make 2026 World Cup the oldest ever

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the oldest in history, with six players aged 40 or over named to their respective national squads. Cristiano Ronaldo is among those 40-year-olds set to participate, though he is not the oldest of the group. The tournament marks a historic milestone in terms of player age demographics at the World Cup.