Who is the youngest and oldest player at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?

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Last updated: 17 October 2025

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The youngest and oldest players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are:

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Outfield players
Goalkeepers

Outfield players

Oldest: Canada Atiba Hutchinson (39 years, 285 days) from Canada.
Youngest: Germany Youssoufa Moukoko (18 years, 0 days) from Germany.

Goalkeepers

Oldest: Mexico Alfredo Talavera (40 years, 63 days) from Mexico
Youngest: Cameroon Simon Ngapandouetnbu (19 years, 222 days) from Cameroon.

All World Cup Players’: Age, caps, goals, kit numbers, position, affiliated club and nation.

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