Meet the Oldest Players Ever to Grace a World Cup Fixture

The World Cup has seen legends of all ages, but a select few have defied the years to take the pitch as the tournament's most senior competitors. From goalkeepers to outfield stars, these veterans proved that age is just a number on football's biggest stage. The record holder is Egypt's Essam El-Hadary, who at 45 years old started in goal during the 2018 World Cup. He overtook Colombia's Faryd Mondragón (43) and Cameroon's Roger Milla (42). Other notable senior players include Mexico's Rafael M...