New Delhi, June 4: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on June 11, with Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aiming to defend their title. Here’s a look at the five oldest players to score in World Cup history, including the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
Roger Milla holds the record for the oldest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Playing for the Cameroon national team, he scored at the age of 42 years and 39 days against Russia in 1994. Unfortunately, Cameroon lost that match 6-1.
Pepe, the star player from Portugal, is the second oldest player to score in the World Cup. He netted a goal at 39 years and 283 days during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Switzerland, contributing to Portugal’s impressive 6-1 victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third among the oldest goal scorers in World Cup history. He scored at 37 years and 292 days during the group stage match against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup. This crucial goal helped Portugal secure a 3-2 win over Ghana.
Gunnar Gren is fourth on the list of the oldest players to score in the World Cup. Representing Sweden, he scored at the age of 37 years and 236 days against West Germany, leading Sweden to a 3-1 victory.
Lastly, Mexico’s Cuauhtémoc Blanco is the fifth oldest player to score in World Cup history. He found the net at 37 years and 151 days during a group stage match against France in 2010, helping Mexico to a 2-0 win.
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