The World Cup is 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 the three 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.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMexico 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.WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONECzech 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 the 2026 World CupFOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCESenegal 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)Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news d...