Oldest surviving World Cup-winning players

As of 11 June 2026, several FIFA World Cup-winning players from past tournaments remain alive at advanced ages. The list of the oldest surviving champions includes Brazilian stars from the 1958, 1962, and 1970 squads, as well as European winners from England, Italy, and West Germany.

Oldest living World Cup winners

The following players are the oldest known surviving members of World Cup-winning teams, with ages calculated as of the update date:

• Dino Sani (Brazil, 1958) – 94 years old
• Pepe (Brazil, 1958, 1962) – 91 years old
• Moacir (Brazil, 1958) – 90 years old
• Mazzola (Brazil, 1958, 1962) – 87 years old
• Terry Paine (England, 1966) – 86 years old
• Amarildo (Brazil, 1962) – 86 years old
• Mengalvio (Brazil, 1962) – 86 years old
• Gerson (Brazil, 1970) – 85 years old
• Geoff Hurst (England, 1966) – 84 years old
• Dino Zoff (Italy, 1982) – 84 years old
• Ian Callaghan (England, 1966) – 84 years old
• Wilson Piazza (Brazil, 1970) – 83 years old
• Wolfgang Overath (West Germany, 1974) – 82 years old
• Sepp Maier (West Germany, 1974) – 82 years old
• Roberto Miranda (Brazil, 1970) – 82 years old
• Gunter Netzer (West Germany, 1974) – 81 years old
• Herbert Wimmer (West Germany, 1974) – 81 years old
• Jairzinho (Brazil, 1970) – 81 years old
• Jupp Heynckes (West Germany, 1974) – 81 years old
• Rivellino (Brazil, 1970) – 80 years old

Notable survivors by era

Brazil's golden generations

Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles, accounts for the majority of the oldest survivors. Dino Sani, now 94, was part of the 1958 squad that won Brazil's first World Cup in Sweden. Pepe, a two-time winner (1958 and 1962), is 91. Moacir, also from the 1958 team, is 90. The 1970 champions, often considered one of the greatest teams ever, still have Gerson (85), Wilson Piazza (83), Roberto Miranda (82), Jairzinho (81), and Rivellino (80) alive.

England's 1966 heroes

Three members of England's only World Cup-winning team remain: Terry Paine (86), Geoff Hurst (84), and Ian Callaghan (84). Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 final victory over West Germany.

West Germany's 1974 champions

West Germany's 1974 winning squad, which defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the final, includes Wolfgang Overath (82), Sepp Maier (82), Gunter Netzer (81), Herbert Wimmer (81), and Jupp Heynckes (81).

Italy's 1982 captain

Dino Zoff, Italy's captain and goalkeeper during their 1982 triumph in Spain, is 84. He remains the oldest player to have won the World Cup, having lifted the trophy at age 40.

Deceased players

While this list focuses on survivors, many World Cup winners have passed away over the years. The update does not provide a full list of deceased players, but it notes that the ages and statuses are current as of 11 June 2026.