Top five players with most minutes played at FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Pau Cubarsí & Mike Maignan

Pau Cubarsí and Mike Maignan are amongst the players with the most minutes so far.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is currently underway with its final knockout fixtures, marking a historic chapter for the competition. Numerous records have been broken so far. More are expected to be broken within the limited encounters.

With the expansion of the World Cup to a record 48 nations, the tournament has witnessed several unbelievable moments being produced. Its unpredictability provides fans with peak entertainment.

More matches lead to more gruelling battles on the pitch, testing the physical and mental limits of the players. This has provided an opportunity for some of the most resilient players to showcase their exceptional fitness and reliability. They surely love being available for their nations for the most crucial matches.

On that note, here is a list of the top five players with the most minutes played at the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far.

Also read: List of all goals scored from outside the box at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far ft. Lionel Messi

Players with the most minutes played at FIFA World Cup 2026

S.No.	Name	Country	Minutes Played
5	Aymeric Laporte	Spain	629
4	Unai Simón	Spain	630
3	Marc Cucurella	Spain	630
2	Mike Maignan	France	630
1	Pau Cubarsí	Spain	630

5. Aymeric Laporte (Spain) – 629 minutes

The centre-back has been one of the most reliable defenders for manager Luis de la Fuente throughout Spain’s phenomenal run to the World Cup 2026 final. Laporte’s exceptional understanding of the game and authoritative style have helped La Roja in their magnificent defensive display.

He played nearly every single minute across seven matches. He fell just one minute short of the maximum possible time due to a late tactical substitution.

4. Unai Simón (Spain) – 630 minutes

A confirmed starter between the posts for Spain over the years, Unai Simón has played every single minute of Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The goalkeeper has been in sensational form, commanding his box with authority. He has been providing the foundation for La Roja’s defensive stability.

His most crucial performance came in the recently concluded semi-final fixture against France. He executed the role of a sweeper-keeper effortlessly. The keeper made crucial interventions to block French attackers from creating any opportunities.

Also read: List of all nations qualified for final of FIFA World Cup 2026

3. Marc Cucurella (Spain) – 630 minutes

Operating as the left-back, Marc Cucurella has showcased immense fitness, locking his spot throughout the tournament. Known for his intense work rate, the full-back has played every single minute across all seven games. Cucurella has been equally effective in shutting down opposing wingers.

He also overlaps to support the attack alongside Álex Baena.

2. Mike Maignan (France) – 630 minutes

France’s elite goalkeeper Mike Maignan is the only non-Spanish player to feature in the top five. He is an irreplaceable player for Les Bleus. Under manager Didier Deschamps, he has been crucial across all group stage and knockout fixtures.

He saved a crucial penalty against Norway during their final group stage matchup, becoming only the third French goalkeeper to save a penalty during a match. Playing all 630 minutes, Maignan’s authority between the French posts has been instrumental in France’s run to the World Cup semi-finals.

1. Pau Cubarsí (Spain) – 630 minutes

At just 19 years old, Pau Cubarsí has taken the footballing world by awe. He has been displaying unbelievable maturity, playing every single minute of Spain’s World Cup campaign. The FC Barcelona youngster has cemented his legacy as the backbone of La Roja’s defence, topping the leaderboard even at his young age.

Cubarsí has handled the immense pressure of the World Cup easily, holding elite attackers. Spain have conceded only one goal so far in the tournament. With La Roja securing their spot in the World Cup final, he will be the fifth-youngest player to feature in the competition final.

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