This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
On October 17, 2019, the Guinness Book of Records announced its latest edition, featuring Egyptian football legend Essam El-Hadary as the oldest player to participate in the World Cup finals. This remarkable achievement has been etched in history, solidifying El-Hadary's place in the record books.
El-Hadary's record-breaking feat is not the only notable inclusion in the 2020 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. Young French football sensation Kylian Mbappe has also been recognized for being the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or at the age of 18.
