Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World Cup
By Graham Dunbar
Published on March 27, 2026.
Robert Lewandowski and Edin Džeko have scored 160 goals in 309 national team games for Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina, leading to their victories in the World Cup qualifying playoffs. The pair, who are 77 years old, will captain their countries in playoff finals aiming to reach a World Cup, joining a stellar group of old geezers at the upcoming tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, and Lionel Messi are expected to be the oldest players at the tournament. Scotland's goalkeeper Craig Gordon has turned 43 since his performance in a decisive qualifier against Denmark. Poland will now face Sweden, a 3-1 winner over Ukraine and a potential World Cup qualifier.
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