Spain secured the 2026 FIFA World Cup title on Sunday by defeating Argentina with a lone goal. Following this event, we are highlighting the youngest athletes to ever achieve victory in the tournament.
Brazilian icon Pele holds the record as the youngest champion, having lifted the trophy at 17 years and 249 days old. Fellow Brazilian star Ronaldo Nazario follows him, clinching the title at 17 years and 298 days.
The remaining leaders in this age group include Giuseppe Bergomi at 18 years and 174 days, Lamine Yamal at 19 years and 6 days, Marco Antonio at 19 years and 135 days, Pau Cubarsi at 19 years and 178 days, and Kylian Mbappe at 19 years and 207 days. Rounding out the top records are Ruben Moran (19 years, 344 days), Felice Borel (20 years, 66 days), Matthias Ginter (20 years, 175 days), Luis Islas (20 years, 189 days), Clodoaldo (20 years, 268 days), David Trezeguet (20 years, 270 days), Julian Draxler (20 years, 296 days), Thierry Henry (20 years, 329 days), and Uli Biesinger (20 years, 332 days).
