With all 48 nations having submitted their final 26-man squads, FIFA has published the height of every one of the 1,248 players at the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Here are the tallest players, the tallest teams by average squad height, and where you can catch the giants in action.
The 10 tallest players at the 2026 World Cup
According to the official FIFA squad data, there is a full 45cm between the tallest player and the shortest.
England defender Dan Burn is the tallest outfield player at 201cm, level with one other centre-back and one goalkeeper.
| Player | Team | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Florian Wiegele (GK) | Austria | 205cm |
| Dan Burn (DF) | England | 201cm |
| Stjepan Radeljic (DF) | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 201cm |
| Álvaro Montero (GK) | Colombia | 201cm |
| Sasa Kalajdzic (FW) | Austria | 200cm |
| Mike Penders (GK) | Belgium | 200cm |
| Tomas Chory (FW) | Czechia | 199cm |
| Thibaut Courtois (GK) | Belgium | 199cm |
| Matt Freese (GK) | USA | 198cm |
| Altay Bayindir (GK) | Turkey | 198cm |
Australia’s Harry Souttar (198cm), Norway’s Kristoffer Ajer (198cm) and Germany’s Nick Woltemade (198cm) just miss the top 10.
The tallest teams by average squad height
Norway and Bosnia & Herzegovina are the tallest teams at the tournament, each averaging 187.2cm across their 26-man squads, based on FIFA’s published height data.
Norway’s average is lifted by striker Erling Haaland (195cm), strike partner Alexander Sørloth (196cm) and defender Kristoffer Ajer (198cm).
| Rank | Nation | Avg height |
|---|---|---|
| =1 | Norway | 187.2cm |
| =1 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 187.2cm |
| 3 | Sweden | 186.2cm |
| 4 | Belgium | 185.8cm |
| 5 | Czechia | 185.7cm |
| 6 | Germany | 185.4cm |
| 7 | Switzerland | 185.2cm |
| =8 | Netherlands | 184.9cm |
| =8 | France | 184.9cm |
| 10 | Croatia | 184.8cm |
Czechia actually field the most genuinely tall players, with 10 squad members measuring above 190cm..
Where to see the World Cup giants in action
The 2026 World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July across 16 host cities in three countries. The final is at MetLife Stadium near New York/New Jersey on 19 July.
If you are planning to follow a team in person, the host cities are spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Major hubs include:
- United States: Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle and Houston
- Canada: Toronto and Vancouver
- Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey
You can compare fares and routes to the host cities with flights to New York or flights to Los Angeles on Wego.
For matchday travel, you can also follow live arrivals and departures using the Wego flight tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the tallest player at the 2026 World Cup?
Austria goalkeeper Florian Wiegele at 205cm (6ft 9in). He is the tallest player ever named in a FIFA World Cup squad.
Who is the tallest outfield player?
England defender Dan Burn at 201cm. He is level with Bosnia’s Stjepan Radeljic, also an outfield player at 201cm.
Which team is the tallest at the World Cup?
Norway and Bosnia & Herzegovina are tied as the tallest, each averaging 187.2cm. Sweden are third at 186.2cm.
Who is the shortest player at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama winger Cesar Yanis at 160cm. Saudi Arabia are the shortest team overall, averaging 178.4cm.
Sources
- FIFA — Official 2026 World Cup Squad Lists (player heights)
- FourFourTwo — Who is the tallest team at World Cup 2026?
- GiveMeSport — Every 2026 World Cup Team Ranked By Height
- Football360 — Youngest, oldest, tallest and shortest players at the 2026 World Cup
- beIN Sports — The extremes of the 2026 World Cup: tallest, shortest, oldest and youngest
- Wikipedia — Florian Wiegele (date of birth and club)
- FIFA — 2026 World Cup host cities and dates
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