Uruguay’s Fernando Muslera and Cabo Verde’s Vozinha have entered World Cup history as the first pair of players over 40 to meet on the pitch in a FIFA World Cup match
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FIFA highlighted the milestone on its official channels, noting that the two goalkeepers faced each other during the 2026 tournament. Muslera was 40 years and 5 days old, while Vozinha was 40 years and 18 days old at the time of the game.
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The record underscores the longevity of both veterans, who continue to represent their nations at the highest level of international football.
Their meeting marks a rare moment in World Cup history, celebrating experience and consistency on the sport’s biggest stage.
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