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  • David James, of England, was 39 years, 10 months and 26 days when he played against Germany in a 4-1 defeat on June 27, 2010. AFP
    David James, of England, was 39 years, 10 months and 26 days when he played against Germany in a 4-1 defeat on June 27, 2010. AFP
  • Jim Leighton, of Scotland, was 39 years, 10 months and 30 days when he played against Morocco on June 23, 1998. His side lost 3-0. AFP
    Jim Leighton, of Scotland, was 39 years, 10 months and 30 days when he played against Morocco on June 23, 1998. His side lost 3-0. AFP
  • Ali Boumnijel, of Tunisia, was 40 years, 2 months and 10 days when he played against Ukraine on June 23, 2006. Getty
    Ali Boumnijel, of Tunisia, was 40 years, 2 months and 10 days when he played against Ukraine on June 23, 2006. Getty
  • Dino Zoff, of Italy, was 40 years, 4 months and 13 days when he played in the World Cup final against West Germany on July 11, 1982. His side won 3-1. Getty
    Dino Zoff, of Italy, was 40 years, 4 months and 13 days when he played in the World Cup final against West Germany on July 11, 1982. His side won 3-1. Getty
  • Peter Shilton, of England, was 40 years, 9 months and 19 days when he faced Italy on July 7, 1990. Getty
    Peter Shilton, of England, was 40 years, 9 months and 19 days when he faced Italy on July 7, 1990. Getty
  • Pat Jennings of Northern Ireland turned 41 on the day he lined up against Brazil on June 12, 1986. His side lost 3-0. Getty
    Pat Jennings of Northern Ireland turned 41 on the day he lined up against Brazil on June 12, 1986. His side lost 3-0. Getty
  • Roger Milla, of Cameroon, was 42 years, 1 month and 8 days when he played against Russia (a 6-1 defeat) on June 28, 1994. Getty
    Roger Milla, of Cameroon, was 42 years, 1 month and 8 days when he played against Russia (a 6-1 defeat) on June 28, 1994. Getty
  • Goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon of Colombia was 43 years and 3 days when he played against Japan on June 24, 2014. Getty
    Goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon of Colombia was 43 years and 3 days when he played against Japan on June 24, 2014. Getty
  • Essam El Hadary, of Egypt, was 45 years and 161 days when he played against Saudi Arabia on June 25, 2018. He saved a penalty, but his side lost 2-1. EPA
    Essam El Hadary, of Egypt, was 45 years and 161 days when he played against Saudi Arabia on June 25, 2018. He saved a penalty, but his side lost 2-1. EPA