Meet the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup

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How Team USA is inspiring the nation with their faith

Former pro soccer player and Seattle Sounders chaplain Jesse Bradley discusses the U.S.Men’s National Team’s historic start at the 2026 World Cup, winning its first two group stage matches since 1930.Bradley emphasizes the team’s inspiring public faith, leading to Bible studies and prayer after games, and how it unites Americans through soccer, a sport now surging in popularity.

The World Cupis well underway, and we have seen players from all corners of the world shine on the sport’s biggest stage.

We have also seen players of all ages shine on the pitch thus far in the tournament.While most players are able to legally purchase an alcoholic beverage in thethree host countries– the United States, Mexico and Canada – some are so young that they cannot legally drink.

To legally drink in the United States, you have to be at least 21 years old, and some players in the World Cup are a few years away from being able to enjoy their first beer.In Canada, the legal drinking age is determined by province and territory, but you must be 18 or 19 years old to drink, and not all players meet those thresholds.

Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora standing during the national anthem at the Alamodome.

Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora stands for the Mexico national anthem before a match against Paraguay at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov.18, 2025.(Daniel Jefferson/Imagn Images)

In Mexico, you can start drinking at 18 years old, yet there is one player in this year’s tournament who cannot do so.Gilberto Mora, who plays for Mexico in the World Cup, is still 17 years old.

Czech Republic midfielder Hugo Sochurek warming up on the field.

Czech Republic midfielder Hugo Sochurek warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A match against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026.(Ulises Ruiz/AFP via Getty Images)

Here is a list of the 10 youngest players in the2026 World Cup

Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye running up field after scoring a goal.

Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye runs up field after scoring a goal against France during a Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 16, 2026.(Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)