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#4 Oldest player to feature in a World Cup game - 45 years and 161 days
Egypt’s World Cup campaign was disastrous as they finished bottom of their group without a point. However, one Egyptian player has etched his name in the record books before bowing out.
In their final group stage game against Saudi Arabia, Egypt started Essam El-Hadary in goal and in the process, he became the oldest player ever to play in and also to debut at the FIFA World Cup at the age of 45 years and 161 days.
He broke the record set by Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon four years ago in Brazil when he came on as a substitute against Japan in a group stage game at the age of 43 years and three days.
Essam El-Hadary marked his record-breaking debut with a brilliant penalty save. However, his side still ended up on the losing side.
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