Džeko Sets World Cup Knockout Age Record, Edges Out Ronaldo

Former Manchester City striker Edin Džeko made history when he became the first outfield player aged 40 or older to start a World Cup knockout match. He achieved the milestone at 40 years and 106 days in Bosnia’s Round of 32 clash with the United States. The Bosnian captain narrowly beat Cristiano Ronaldo to the honour, as Portugal’s knockout game takes place later. Ronaldo will be 41 years and 148 days old when he takes the field and is set to claim the longevity record next. While Džeko now holds the record for the oldest outfield starter in a World Cup knockout game, Ronaldo enters his record-breaking sixth tournament determined not only to surpass the age mark but also to score his first knockout-stage goal.

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