Who is the oldest player ever to score a goal in a world cup?
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Edgar Davids
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Geoff Hurst
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Roger Milla
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Paulo Wanchope
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Explanation
Roger Milla of Cameroon holds the record as the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history. He was 42 years and 39 days old when he scored against Russia in the 1994 World Cup. Milla, who had come out of retirement, became famous for his corner-flag dance celebration in the 1990 tournament. No player older than 40 has scored in a World Cup since.
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Roger Milla of Cameroon scored at the 1994 World Cup at age 42, making him the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history. The other players were much younger when they scored their World Cup goals.