Father and sons who went to the World Cup as players
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Luis Perez & Mario Perez (Mexico)
Marti Vantolra & Jose Vantolra (Spain and Mexico)
Domingos da Guia & Ademir da Guia (Brazil)
Roger Rio & Patrice Rio (France)
Nicolae Lupescu & Ioan Lupescu (Romania)
Cesare Maldini & Paolo Maldini (Italy)
Manuel Sanchis & Manolo Sanchis (Spain)
Roy Andersson & Patrik Andersson (Sweden)
Jean Djorkaeff & Youri Djorkaeff (France)
Jan Verheyen & Gert Verheyen (Belgium)
Roy Andersson & Daniel Andersson (Sweden)
Cha Bumkun & Cha Duri (Korea Republic)
Julio Montero Castillo & Paolo Montero (Uruguay)
Pablo Forlan & Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
Anders Linderoth & Tobias Linderoth (Sweden)
Miguel Angel Alonso & Xabi Alonso (Spain)
Miguel Reina & Pepe Reina (Spain)
Wlodzimierz Smolarek & Ebi Smolarek (Poland)
Javier Hernandez & Javier Hernandez (Mexico)
Jan Kozak & Jan Kozak (Czechoslovakia & Slovakia)
Vladimir Weiss & Vladimir Weiss (Czechoslovakia and Slovakia)
Danny Blind & Daley Blind (Netherlands)
Alexandre Guimaraes & Celso Borges (Costa Rica)
Mazinho & Thiago (Brazil and Spain)
Peter Schmeichel & Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark)
Claudio Reyna & Giovanni Reyna (USA)
Lilian Thuram & Marcus Thuram (France)
Gregg Berhalter & Sebastian Berhalter (USA)
Francisco Conceicao & Sergio Conceicao (Portugal)
Alfie Haaland & Erling Haaland (Norway)
Bryan Gunn & Angus Gunn (Scotland)
Patrick Kluivert & Justin Kluivert (Netherlands)
Lee Eulyong & Lee Taeseok (Korea Republic)
Diego Simeone & Giuliano Simeone (Argentina)
Erik Thorstvedt & Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway)
Zinedine Zidane and Luca Zidane (France & Algeria)
Luis Perez
Mexico
Forward
1 World Cup (1930)
2 appearances
0 goals
Mario Perez
Mexico
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1950)
2 appearances
0 goals
Marti Vantolra
Spain
Winger
1 World Cup (1934)
1 appearance
0 goals
Jose Vantolra
Mexico
Centre-back and full-back
1 World Cup (1970)
4 appearances
0 goals
Mannschaftsfoto Mexiko, v.li.: Gustavo Pena, Torwart Ignacio Calderon, Javier Guzman, Hector Pulido, Horacio Lopez, Javier Fragoso, Mario Perez, Guillermo Hernandez, Javier Valdivia, Jose Vantolra, Mario Velarde
Team photo Mexico v left Gustavo Pena Goalkeeper Ignacio Calderon Javier Guzman Hector Pulido Horacio Lopez Javier Fragoso Mario Perez Guillermo Hernandez Javier Valdivia Jose Vantolra Mario Velarde
Domingos da Guia
Brazil
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1938)
4 appearances
0 goals
Ademir da Guia
Brazil
Attacking midfielder
1 World Cup (1974)
1 appearance
0 goals
Bildnummer: 01844291 Datum: 06.07.1974 Copyright: imago/WEREK
Ademir (Brasilien, li.) gegen Henryk Kasperczak (Polen); Brasilien - Polen 0:1, Spiel um Platz 3, Vdia, quer, Zweikampf, Duell, Ball, Foul, Foulspiel, gefoult, halten, festhalten, Trikotvergehen Weltmeisterschaft 1974, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel München Dynamik, Kampf, Fußball WM Herren Mannschaft Gruppenbild pessimistisch Aktion Personen
Roger Rio
FranceMidfielder
1 World Cup (1934)
1 appearance
0 goals
Patrice Rio
France
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1978)
1 appearance
0 goals
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Nicolae Lupescu
Romania
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1970)
3 appearances
0 goals
Ioan Lupescu
Romania
Midfielder
2 World Cups (1990 & 1994)
8 appearances
0 goals
Ioan Lupescu of Romania follow Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio of Colombia during the FIFA World Cup match between Romania and Colombia Italia 1990, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Cesare Maldini
Italy
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1962)
2 appearances
0 goals
Paolo Maldini
Italy
Centre-back and full-back
4 World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998 & 2002)
23 appearances
0 goals
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Thierry Henry of France and Paolo Maldini of Italy in action during the World Cup quarter final match between France (0) and Italy (0) at the Stade de France on July 03, 1998 in St Denis, France. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Manuel Sanchis
Spain
Centre-back and full-back
1 World Cup (1966)
3 appearances
1 goal
Manolo Sanchis
Spain
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1990)
4 appearances
0 goals
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Roy Andersson
Sweden
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1978)
3 appearances
0 goals
Patrik Andersson
Sweden
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1994)
7 appearances
0 goals
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Jean Djorkaeff
France
Centre-back and full-back
1 World Cup (1966)
3 appearances
0 goals
Youri Djorkaeff
France
Attacking midfielder
2 World Cups (1998 & 2002)
9 appearances
1 goal
1998 Soccer World Cup. France vs. Brazil. Dunga (BRA) and Youri Djorkaeff (FRA). | Location: Saint Denis, France. (Photo by Christian Liewig/TempSport/Sygma/Corbis via Getty Images)
Jan Verheyen
Belgium
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1970)
0 appearances
Gert Verheyen
Belgium
Winger and forward
2 World Cups (1998 & 2002)
5 appearances
0 goals
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Roy Andersson
Sweden
Centre-back
1 World Cup (1978)
3 appearances
0 goals
Daniel Andersson
Sweden
Midfielder
2 World Cups (2002 & 2006)
1 appearance
0 goals
Bremen, GERMANY: Swedish midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg (R) and midfielder Daniel Andersson are pictured during a training session in Bremen 13 June 2006, where the Swedish team has their base during the 2006 Football World Cup in Germany. Sweden will play Paraguay 15 June in Berlin and England in Cologne 20 June, in Group B. AFP PHOTO / SVEN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read SVEN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
Cha Bumkun
Korea Republic
Forward
1 World Cup (1986)
3 appearances
0 goals
Bildnummer: 00134902 Datum: 10.06.1986 Copyright: imago/Norbert Schmidt
Bum Kun Cha (Korea, li.) und Kapitän Chang-Sun Park beim Freistoß; Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot; Ball, Tscha Weltmeisterschaft 1986, Länderspiel: Südkorea, Korea, Vorrunde Puebla Cuauthemoc-Stadion Konzentration, Fußball WM Herren Mannschaft Mexiko Gruppenbild Aktion Personen
Cha Duri
Korea Republic
Full-back, winger and forward
2 World Cups (2002 & 2010)
7 appearances
0 goals
Julio Montero Castillo
Uruguay
Centre-back and midfielder
2 World Cups (1970 & 1974)
7 appearances
0 goals
Paolo Montero
Uruguay
Centre-back
1 World Cup (2002)
3 appearances
0 goals
ULSAN - JUNE 1: Uruguay Captain Paolo Montero in action during the Group A match against Denmark at the World Cup Group Stage played at the Ulsan-Munsu World Cup Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea on June 1, 2002. Uruguay lost the match 2-1 (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Pablo Forlan
Uruguay
Centre-back and full-back
2 World Cups (1966 & 1974)
3 appearances
0 goals
Bildnummer: 01648602 Datum: 15.06.1974 Copyright: imago/Colorsport
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Diego Forlan
Uruguay
Attacking midfielder and forward
3 World Cups (2002, 2010 & 2014)
10 appearances
6 goals
Video: Diego Forlan | Golden Ball Award | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Anders Linderoth
Sweden
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1978)
3 appearances
0 goals
Tobias Linderoth
Sweden
Midfielder
2 World Cups (2002 & 2006)
8 appearances
0 goals
Sport, Football, FIFA World Cup, Cologne, 20th June 2006, Sweden 2 v England 2, England striker Wayne Rooney closely watched by Sweden's Tobias Linderoth (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 23: Pepe Reina of Spain reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Wlodzimierz Smolarek
Poland
Attacking midfielder, winger and forward
2 World Cups (1982 & 1986)
10 appearances
2 goals
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Ebi Smolarek
Poland
Winger and forward
1 World Cup (2006)
3 appearances
0 goals
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 14: Ebi Smolarek of Poland battles with Philipp Lahm of Germany during the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Group A match between Germany and Poland at the Stadium Dortmund on June 14, 2006 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Javier Hernandez
Mexico
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1986)
0 appearances
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 11: Javier Hernandez of Mexico is chased by Bongani Khumalo of South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Jan Kozak
Czechoslovakia
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1982)
0 appearances
Jan Kozak
Slovakia
Attacking midfielder
1 World Cup (2010)
1 appearance
0 goals
Paraguay's midfielder Victor Caceres (R), Slovakia's midfielder Jan Kozak (C) and Paraguay's midfielder Enrique Vera fight for the ball with Paraguay's midfielder Jonathan Santana during the Group F first round 2010 World Cup football match Slovakia vs Paraguay on June 20, 2010 at Free State Stadium in Mangaung/Bloemfontein. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE - AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Vladimir Weiss
Czechoslovakia
Midfielder
1 World Cup (1990)
3 appearances
0 goals
Vladimir Weiss
Slovakia
Winger
1 World Cup (2010)
3 appearances
0 goals
Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong (L) vies with Slovakia's midfielder Vladimir Weiss during the 2010 World Cup round of 16 match Netherlands vs Slovakia on June 28, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 12: Daley Blind of the Netherlands challenges Maicon of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Third Place Playoff match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Estadio Nacional on July 12, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Alexandre Guimaraes
Costa Rica
Midfielder and forward
1 World Cup (1990)
3 appearances
0 goals
Celso Borges
Costa Rica
Midfielder
3 World Cups (2014, 2018 & 2022)
11 appearances
0 goals
SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands is challenged by Celso Borges of Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Mazinho
Brazil
Midfielder
2 World Cups (1990 & 1994)
6 appearances
0 goals
Mazinho of Brazil (#17) pictured with the ball as Alexi Lalas (#22) and Paul Caligiuri (#20) move in during play between Brazil and United States in their 1994 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 knockout stage match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California, United States on 4th July 1994. Brazil would go on to win the match 1-0. (Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Thiago
Spain
Midfielder
1 World Cup (2018)
2 appearances
0 goals
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Thiago of Spain battles for possession with Younes Belhanda of Morocco during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Spain and Morocco at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 25, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Peter Schmeichel
Denmark
Goalkeeper
1 World Cup (1998)
5 appearances
0 goals
LENS, FRANCE - June 12: Peter Schmeichel of Denmark back view during the FIFA World Cup Finals 1998 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Denmark at Stade Felix Bollaert on June 12, 1998 in Lens, France. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Australia and Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Claudio Reyna
USA
Midfielder
4 World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002 & 2006)
10 appearances
0 goals
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Giovanni Reyna
USA
Forward
2 World Cups (2022 & 2026)
7 appearances
1 goal
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Giovanni Reyna of United States is tackled by Xavi Simons of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Lilian Thuram
France
Centre-back and full-back
3 World Cups (1998, 2002 & 2006)
16 appearances
2 goals
France's Lilian Thuram (right) gets away from the tackle of Paraguay's Jorge Campos (left) (Photo by Michael Steele/EMPICS via Getty Images)
Marcus Thuram
France
Forward
2 World Cups (2022 & 2026)
6 appearances
0 goals
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Marcus Thuram of France controls the ball against Victor Nelsson (L) and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 on November 26, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Gregg Berhalter
USA
Centre-back
2 World Cups (2002 & 2006)
2 appearances
0 goals
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA: USA's Gregg Berhalter (R) beats Mexico's Jared Borgetti (L) to the ball, 17 June 2002 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, during second round playoff action between Mexico and USA in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Sebastian Berhalter
USA
Midfielder
1 World Cup (2026)
5 appearances
1 goal
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25: Sebastian Berhalter #14 of the United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Sergio Conceicao
Portugal
Winger
1 World Cup (2002)
3 appearances
0 goals
INCHEON - JUNE 14: Chong Gug Song of South Korea holds back Sergio Conceicao of Portugal during the FIFA World Cup Finals 2002 Group D match played at the Incheon Munhak Stadium, in Incheon, South Korea on June 14, 2002. South Korea won the match 1-0. DIGITAL IMAGE. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Francisco Conceicao
Portugal
Winger
1 World Cup (2026)
4 appearances
0 goals
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 23: Francisco Conceicao #26 of Portugal controls the ball against Khojiakbar Alijonov #3 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Alfie Haaland
Norway
Right-back
1 World Cup (1994)
2 appearances
0 goals
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Erling Haaland
Norway
Forward
1 World Cup (2026)
5 appearances
7 goals
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: Erling Haaland #9 of Norway celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Bryan Gunn
Scotland
Goalkeeper
1 World Cup (1990)
0 appearances
Angus Gunn
Scotland
Goalkeeper
1 World Cup (2026)
3 appearances
0 goals
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 19: Youth Programme before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Patrick Kluivert
Netherlands
Forward
1 World Cup (1998)
4 appearances
2 goals
1998 World Cup Finals, Quarter Final, Marseille, France, 4th JULY 1998, Argentina 1 v Holland 2, Holland's coach and player Patrick Kluivert celebrate their teams victory (Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Justin Kluivert
Netherlands
Winger
1 World Cup (2026)
2 appearances
0 goals
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Lee Eulyong
Korea Republic
Midfielder
2 World Cups (2002 & 2006)
6 appearances
1 goal
Lee Taeseok
Korea Republic
Full-back
1 World Cup (2026)
2 appearances
0 goals
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Tae-Seok Lee #13 of Korea Republic is challenged by Stepan Chaloupek #6 of Czechia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Korea Republic and Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Diego Simeone
Argentina
Midfielder
3 World Cups (1994, 1998 & 2002)
11 appearances
0 goals
Bildnummer: 05855042 Datum: 03.07.1994 Copyright: imago/WEREK..Gheorghe Hagi (Rumänien, Mitte) gegen Diego Simeone (re.) und Roberto Sensini (beide Argentinien); Vdia, quer, Duell WM 1994, Länderspiel, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Rumänien - Argentinien 3:2 Los Angeles, LA, L.A. Dynamik, Kampf, Fußball WM Herren Mannschaft Gruppenbild Aktion Personen....Image number 05855042 date 03 07 1994 Copyright imago WEREK Gheorghe Hagi Romania centre against Diego Simeone right and Roberto Sensini both Argentina Vdia horizontal Duel World Cup 1994 international match National team National jersey Romania Argentina 3 2 Los Angeles La l A Dynamics Fight Football World Cup men Team Group photo Action shot Human Beings
Giuliano Simeone
Argentina
Winger
1 World Cup (2026)
3 appearances
0 goals
Jordan v Argentina - FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball 2026 - Group J ARLINGTON, USA - JUNE 27: Giuliano Simeone 17 of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, United States on June 27, 2026. Hakan Akgun / Anadolu Texas United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxTURxUSAxCANxUKxJPNxITAxFRAxAUSxESPxBELxKORxRSAxHKGxNZL Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHakanxAkgunx
Erik Thorstvedt
Norway
Goalkeeper
1 World Cup (1994)
3 appearances
0 goals
Erik THORSTVEDT of Norway during the FIFA World Cup, group E match between Norway and Mexico, at RFK Stadium, Washington D.C, District of Columbia, United States, on 19th June 1994 ( Photo by Alain Gadoffre / Onze / Icon Sport )
Kristian Thorstvedt
Norway
Midfielder
1 World Cup (2026)
2 appearances
0 goals
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 26: Kristian Thorstvedt #18 of Norway controls the ball under pressure from Desire Doue #20 of France during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and France at Boston Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Zinedine Zidane
France
Attacking midfielder
3 World Cups (1998, 2002 & 2006)
12 appearances
5 goals
FRANKFURT, GERMANY - JULY 01: Zinedine Zidane #10 (C) of France is surrounded by Brazilian players during the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Quarter-final match between Brazil and France at the Stadium Frankfurt on July 1, 2006 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Luca Zidane
Algeria
Goalkeeper
1 World Cup (2026)
3 appearances
0 goals
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Luca Zidane #23 of Algeria in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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