Top 10 tallest players at FIFA World Cup 2026
Austrian goalkeeper Florian Wiegele has set a new record for being the tallest player in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 teams and a record 1,248 players taking part across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
While fans eagerly await moments of magic from the world’s best footballers, the competition will also feature several towering stars whose physical presence could prove decisive.
From commanding goalkeepers to dominant centre-backs and target men, height often provides a crucial advantage in both penalty areas. This year’s World Cup squad list includes several players standing well over 6 feet 6 inches, making aerial duels and set-piece battles even more intriguing.
Here’s a look at the 10 tallest players who will feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the Austrian goalkeeper who has set a new World Cup record.
List of tallest players at FIFA World Cup 2026
| Rank | Player | Height |
| 10 | Harry Souttar | 6ft 6in |
| 9 | Matt Freese | 6ft 6in |
| 8 | Thibaut Courtois | 6ft 6in |
| 7 | Tomas Chory | 6ft 6in |
| 6 | Mike Penders | 6ft 6in |
| 5 | Sasa Kalajdzic | 6ft 6in |
| 4 | Alvaro Montero | 6 ft 7in |
| 3 | Stjepan Radeljic | 6 ft 7in |
| 2 | Dan Burn | 6 ft 7in |
| 1 | Florian Wiegele | 6 ft 8in |
10. Harry Souttar (Australia): 6ft 6in
At six feet six inches, Australian defender Harry Souttar is among the tallest players in the competition. He is an essential member of the Socceroos’ backline and a huge aerial danger for opposition at both ends of the play due to his extraordinary height.
9. Matt Freese (USA): 6ft 6in
At six feet six inches tall, Matt Freese is among the tallest players competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Together with other tall goalkeepers like Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is regarded as one of the tournament’s beasts.
8. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium): 6 ft 6 in
Thibaut Courtois is a goalkeeper for both the Belgian national team and LaLiga team Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois is one of the tallest players at the World Cup, standing a commanding 6 feet 6 inches tall. Along with other tournament titans, he frequently ranks among the tallest goalkeepers on the international scene.
7. Tomas Chory (Czech Republic): 6 ft 6 in
Tomě Chory is a professional football player from the Czech Republic who plays forward for both the national team and the club Slavia Prague.
In fact, one of the tallest players in the competition is Tomáš Chory. The Czech Republic forward, who stands a dominating 6 feet 6 inches tall, dominates the air with his muscular presence.
6. Mike Penders (Belgium): 6ft 6 in
Indeed, one of the tallest players at the World Cup is Mike Penders. The youthful Belgian goalie dominates most of the competitors at 200 cm (6’6″). He is one of the tournament’s giants, comparable in size to the renowned Belgian goalie Thibaut Courtois.
5. Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria): 6 ft 6 in
At six feet six inches, Austrian attacker Saša Kalajdžić is among the tallest participants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite being one of the tallest players in the competition, he falls short of a few players being tall at the competition.
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4. Alvaro Montero (Colombia): 6 ft 7 in
Goalkeeper Alvaro David Montero Perales is a professional football player from Colombia. Colombia’s goalie Álvaro Montero is among the tallest players in the competition at 6 feet 7 inches.
3. Stjepan Radeljic (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 6 ft 7 in
Bosnia and Herzegovina centre-back Stjepan Radeljic is among the tallest players at the World Cup, standing 2.01 meters and 6 feet 7 inches tall. Alongside Colombia goalkeeper Alvaro Montero and England defender Dan Burn, he is the second-tallest player in the competition.
2. Dan Burn (England): 6ft 7 in
Dan Burn of England is one of the tallest players at the 2026 World Cup, standing six feet seven inches tall. Along with a few other noteworthy giants, he is one of the tournament’s few towering figures.
He is a very strong and dominant defender due to his height, of course, but because of his adaptability, managers can use him as a wing-back or on the left side of a back three.
1. Florian Wiegele (Austria): 6 ft 9 in
At 2.05 meters and 6 feet 9 inches, Florian Wiegele is the tallest player to have ever been included in a World Cup squad.
Wiegele, who had a fantastic half of the season with Viktoria Plzen, returned to Grazer AK and was named in the Austria squad for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. At 2.05 metres, he became the tallest player to ever make a World Cup roster.
Who is the tallest player at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Austria goalkeeper Florian Wiegele is the tallest player at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.05 m), he is also the tallest player ever to be named in a FIFA World Cup squad.
Who is England’s tallest player?
Dan Burn is England’s tallest player at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The experienced defender stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.