Oldest World Cup debutants ever

Players who played their first World Cup match at the oldest age.

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At a glance

Essam El-Hadary leads with 45j 161d age. 6 age ahead of David James (39j 321d). The leader comes from Egypte.

1
Essam El-HadaryEgypte
WK 2018 vs Saoedi-Arabië — oudste WK-debutant ooit
45j 161d
age
2
David JamesEngeland
WK 2010 — WK-debuut op 39
39j 321d
age
3
Atiba HutchinsonCanada
WK 2022 — Canada na 36 jaar terug
39j 286d
age

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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Oldest World Cup debutants ever"?: Essam El-Hadary is number 1 with 45j 161d age.
What is the top 3 of "Oldest World Cup debutants ever"?: The top 3: 1. Essam El-Hadary (45j 161d age), 2. David James (39j 321d age), 3. Atiba Hutchinson (39j 286d age).