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The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Sunday, with Spain lifting the trophy after edging Argentina 1-0 in the final.

Following Spain’s historic victory, ZINGTIE takes a look at the youngest players ever to win the FIFA World Cup.

The late Brazilian football icon, Pele, remains the youngest player in history to claim a World Cup title.

Pele achieved the remarkable feat at just 17 years and 249 days old, a record that still stands.

He is followed on the all-time list by fellow Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazario.

Ronaldo captured the World Cup crown at the age of 17 years and 298 days, placing him second in the rankings.

Below are the top 20 youngest World Cup winners in the history of the tournament:

1st) Pele – 17 years and 249 days

2nd) Ronaldo – 17 years and 298 days

3rd) Giuseppe Bergomi – 18 years and 174 days

4th) Coutinho – 19 years and 6 days

4th) Lamine Yamal – 19 years and 6 days

6th) Marco Antonio – 19 years and 135 days

7th) Pau Cubarsi – 19 years and 178 days

8th) Kylian Mbappe – 19 years and 207 days

9th) Mazzola – 19 years and 309 days

10th) Ruben Moran – 19 years and 344 days

11th) Felice Borel – 20 years and 66 days

12th) Kaka – 20 years and 69 days

13th) Matthias Ginter – 20 years and 175 days

14th) Luis Islas – 20 years and 189 days

15th) Clodoaldo – 20 years and 268 days

16th) David Trezeguet – 20 years and 270 days

17th) Julian Draxler – 20 years and 296 days

18th) Edu – 20 years and 319 days

19th) Thierry Henry – 20 years and 329 days

20th) Uli Biesinger – 20 years and 332 days

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