Canada: (Right Now News) A unique record is being set at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this mega event, 8 players aged 40 or above will participate, marking a first in World Cup history.

In the past 22 FIFA World Cups, only 7 players over 40 participated. This number is less than the players included in the current World Cup.

Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is likely to be the oldest player. He is included as a substitute goalkeeper.

The inclusion of older players in this World Cup proves that age is just a number. This event is breaking the age barrier.

It is noteworthy that in the 2018 World Cup, Egypt’s Essam El-Hadary was the oldest player in history at 45 years old.