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World's Tallest Player Peaks at 2026 World Cup
9 Jun
Summary
- Florian Wiegele, Austria's goalkeeper, is the tallest player ever in a World Cup squad.
- Wiegele stands at an impressive 6-foot-7, setting a new height record.
- Despite his height, Wiegele is not Austria's expected first-choice goalkeeper.
Florian Wiegele, an Austrian goalkeeper, has made history as the tallest player ever selected for a World Cup squad. At 6-foot-7, Wiegele surpasses the previous record held by Andries Noppert. Wiegele currently plays professionally for Viktoria Plzeň in the Czech First League.
Despite his remarkable height, Wiegele is unlikely to be Austria's starting goalkeeper. Coach Ralf Rangnick is expected to favor veteran Alexander Schlager. Wiegele has only made one senior appearance for Austria, coming on as a substitute in a friendly match against Ghana in March.
Wiegele's height places him among other notable tall athletes across various sports, including NBA player Victor Wembanyama and NHL players Curtis Douglas and Matt Rempe.
