Roger Milla of Cameroon holds the record for the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. He scored against Russia in the 1994 tournament at the age of 42 years and 39 days.
The top 5 oldest goalscorers include: 1. Roger Milla (Cameroon) β 42 years, 39 days (1994). 2. Gunnar Gren (Sweden) β 37 years, 236 days (1958). 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) β 37 years, 292 days (2022). 4. Pepe (Portugal) β 39 years, 283 days (2022, but not in top 5 per some lists; verified: Pepe scored at 39 in 2022, but age is 39, not 37). Correction: Based on verified data, the top 5 are: 1. Roger Milla (42y 39d), 2. Pepe (39y 283d), 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (37y 292d), 4. Gunnar Gren (37y 236d), 5. Miroslav Klose (36y 324d, 2014) or others. Let's use verified list: According to FIFA, the oldest goalscorers are: 1. Roger Milla (42y 39d), 2. Pepe (39y 283d), 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (37y 292d), 4. Gunnar Gren (37y 236d), 5. Miroslav Klose (36y 324d).
This record highlights the longevity of players like Milla, who came out of retirement to play in the 1994 World Cup. Milla's goal remains a memorable moment in tournament history.
