Essam El Hadary, 45-year-old Egyptian goalkeeper

This is the oldest XI in World Cup history!

With the elimination of Portugal, two of the most experienced players to play in the World Cup say goodbye: Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo. This is the eleven longest-serving stars to shine in the World Cup

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Essam El Hadary, 45-year-old Egyptian goalkeeper

Essam El Hadary, 45-year-old Egyptian goalkeeper

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Dani Alves arrived in Qatar 2022 with Brazil at the age of 39

Dani Alves arrived in Qatar 2022 with Brazil at the age of 39

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Pepe won the title in Qatar with Portugal at the age of 39

Pepe won the title in Qatar with Portugal at the age of 39

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Rafa Márquez played in Russia 2018 with Mexico at the age of 39

Rafa Márquez played in Russia 2018 with Mexico at the age of 39

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Jan Heintze, Danish defender who played in the 2002 World Cup at the age of 38

Jan Heintze, Danish defender who played in the 2002 World Cup at the age of 38

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Atiba Hutchinson (39 years old) played the World Cup in Qatar with Canada

Atiba Hutchinson (39 years old) played the World Cup in Qatar with Canada

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The Argentine Ángel Labruna played at the age of 39 in Sweden in 1958

The Argentine Ángel Labruna played at the age of 39 in Sweden in 1958

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Tim Cahill (38 years old) in Russia 2018 with Australia

Tim Cahill (38 years old) in Russia 2018 with Australia

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Sir Stanley Matthews arrived in Switzerland at 54' at the age of 39 with England

Sir Stanley Matthews arrived in Switzerland at 54' at the age of 39 with England

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Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old) in Qatar 2022 with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old) in Qatar 2022 with Portugal

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Roger Milla (42 years old), the oldest in a World Cup with Cameroon in the USA 94'

Roger Milla (42 years old), the oldest in a World Cup with Cameroon in the USA 94'

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Essam El Hadary, 45-year-old Egyptian goalkeeper

Essam El Hadary, 45-year-old Egyptian goalkeeper

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Dani Alves arrived in Qatar 2022 with Brazil at the age of 39

Dani Alves arrived in Qatar 2022 with Brazil at the age of 39

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Pepe won the title in Qatar with Portugal at the age of 39

Pepe won the title in Qatar with Portugal at the age of 39

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Rafa Márquez played in Russia 2018 with Mexico at the age of 39

Rafa Márquez played in Russia 2018 with Mexico at the age of 39

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Jan Heintze, Danish defender who played in the 2002 World Cup at the age of 38

Jan Heintze, Danish defender who played in the 2002 World Cup at the age of 38

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Atiba Hutchinson (39 years old) played the World Cup in Qatar with Canada

Atiba Hutchinson (39 years old) played the World Cup in Qatar with Canada

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The Argentine Ángel Labruna played at the age of 39 in Sweden in 1958

The Argentine Ángel Labruna played at the age of 39 in Sweden in 1958

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Tim Cahill (38 years old) in Russia 2018 with Australia

Tim Cahill (38 years old) in Russia 2018 with Australia

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Sir Stanley Matthews arrived in Switzerland at 54' at the age of 39 with England

Sir Stanley Matthews arrived in Switzerland at 54' at the age of 39 with England

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Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old) in Qatar 2022 with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old) in Qatar 2022 with Portugal

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Roger Milla (42 years old), the oldest in a World Cup with Cameroon in the USA 94'

Roger Milla (42 years old), the oldest in a World Cup with Cameroon in the USA 94'

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