The youngest and oldest men to score at the World Cup
Pelé remains the youngest scorer in World Cup history, and the article reviews other players who hold the records for youngest and oldest goal scorers. He scored at 17 during the 1970 tournament, a record that still stands.
The oldest scorer is Roger Milla, who found the net at 40 in the 1994 World Cup. Milla's goals propelled Cameroon to the quarter‑finals.
These extremes highlight the tournament's diversity and the longevity of football careers.
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