Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora is set to become the youngest player at the FIFA World Cup 2026, spearheading a new generation of rising stars selected for football's biggest tournament. At just 17 years and 240 days old on 11 June 2026, Mora tops the list of the youngest players included in World Cup squads.
Top Young Talents
Czechia's Hugo Sochurek ranks second at 18 years and four days, while Germany's Lennart Karl completes the top three at 18 years and 109 days. Several teenagers have earned places in their national teams for the expanded 48-team tournament, including Senegal duo Ibrahim Mbaye and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal.
Brazilian Prospects
Brazilian prospects Rayan and Endrick also feature among the youngest players at the tournament, highlighting the wealth of emerging talent set to compete on the global stage.
Youngest Players at FIFA World Cup 2026 (Ages as of 11 June 2026)
- Gilberto Mora (Mexico) – 17 years, 240 days
- Hugo Sochurek (Czechia) – 18 years, 4 days
- Lennart Karl (Germany) – 18 years, 109 days
- Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal) – 18 years, 138 days
- Hamza Abdelkarim (Egypt) – 18 years, 161 days
- Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (Senegal) – 18 years, 162 days
- Mladen Jurkas (Bosnia and Herzegovina) – 18 years, 247 days
- Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco) – 18 years, 252 days
- Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) – 18 years, 263 days
- Rayan Elloumi (Tunisia) – 18 years, 267 days
- Lucas Herrington (Australia) – 18 years, 279 days
- Behruzjon Karimov (Uzbekistan) – 18 years, 308 days
- Lamine Yamal (Spain) – 18 years, 333 days
- Kendry Paez (Ecuador) – 19 years, 38 days
- Tyler Fletcher (Scotland) – 19 years, 84 days
- Luka Vuskovic (Croatia) – 19 years, 107 days
- Pau Cubarsi (Spain) – 19 years, 140 days
- Yan Diomande (Côte d’Ivoire) – 19 years, 209 days
- Rayan (Brazil) – 19 years, 312 days
- Endrick (Brazil) – 19 years, 325 days
The list reflects the emergence of a new generation of talent, with several teenage players earning opportunities on football's biggest stage as nations look to blend youthful potential with experienced leadership at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
