Youngest players in World Cup history

TBS Report

16 June, 2026, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 16 June, 2026, 02:32 pm

Youngest players in World Cup history

Age as of 11 Jun 2026

TBS Report

16 June, 2026, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 16 June, 2026, 02:32 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Norman Whiteside remains the youngest player to make a Fifa World Cup debut, having played against Yugoslavia at the 1982 Fifa World Cup at the age of 17. Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora is the youngest player in this year's edition. He also became the youngest player in Mexico's national team, making his mark at just 16.

Source: Fifa

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