Faryd Mondragon
The Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon has become the oldest player ever to play in a World Cup match. Mondragon came on as a substitute in the second half of Tuesday's match against Japan, which Colombia won by four goals to one. He is just over 43 years old and was a member of Colombia's World Cup squads in 1994 and 1998. Before him, the record for the oldest player was held by the former Cameroon striker Roger Milla.
