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
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
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
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
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