The youngest wonderkids and oldest veterans at the FIFA World Cup

RNZ looks at the youngest and oldest footballers competing at FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Norman Whiteside holds the record for the most FIFA appearances at a World cup, at Spain 1982 at just 17-years-and-40-days-old.

Youssoufa Moukoko, 17, is the youngest player in this year's World Cup. He made his World cup debut in the final minutes of a 2-1 defeat to Japan. Mokoko has been playing for Borussia Dortmund since he was 16.

Gavi, 18, is starring for Spain in his second major international tournament in just two years. He was recently announced as the recipient of the 2022 Golden Boy Award.

Garang Koul, 18, came on against France in Australia's 4-1 defeat to the defending champions. He has already signed a professional contract with the Central Coast Mariners at 17. Koull is expected to join Newcastle United in January.

Jude Bellingham, 19, is an England midfielder. He made a £25 million move from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 17. Bellhamming scored the opening goal of the World Cup against Iran.

The oldest player at a World Cup is Essam El-Hadary at 45-years-and-161-days-old. Alfredo Talavera is the oldest at this year's tournament at the age of 45. He played in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups in Brazil and Russia.

Dani Alves is playing in his third World Cup at the age of 39. He has won almost every trophy at international and club level. The only one that has not been won is the FIFA World cup.

Portugal's Pepe has been selected for his fourth World Cup in Qatar. Pepe is currently captaining FC Porto. He has formed a solid partnership at the back with Manchester City's Ruben Dias. Portugal have qualified for the Round of 16 with a game to spare.

Cristiano Ronaldo is playing his fifth World Cup. He is the highest goalscorer in international football history. Ronaldo needs one more goal to become Portugal's highest scorer in World Cups history, surpassing Eusébio.

Atiba Hutchinson, Eiji Kawashima, Thiago Silva, Luka Modric and Lassana are the youngest wonderkids and oldest veterans at the FIFA World Cup.