FIFA Reveals 20 Youngest World Cup Winners Ever
FIFA released a list of the 20 youngest players to win the World Cup, showcasing a select group of athletes who achieved this milestone before their 21st birthday. The youngest player on the list is Pelé, who won at 17 years and 249 days.
Following him is another player at 17 years and 298 days. The list continues with players aged 18 years and 174 days, and several others at 19 years, with multiple entries at 19 years and 6 days.
The ages of the players range up to 20 years and 332 days. This announcement was made on FIFA's website on Thursday, emphasizing the extraordinary talent and early success of these young footballers in the history of the World Cup.
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