Casey Phair becomes youngest player in FIFA World Cup

South Korean forward Casey Phair played in the World Cup on Tuesday, just 26 days after celebrating his 16th birthday.

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Casey Phair became the youngest player to feature in the World Cup.

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The US-born teenager came on as a 78th-minute substitute in South Korea's 2-0defeat to Colombia in Sydney.

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Casey Phair broke the record held by Nigeria's Ifeanyi Chiijin, who was 16 years and 34 days old at the 1999 Women's World Cup.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Another record was broken on Tuesday in Group H match.

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There is a age gap of 22 years and 256 days between Casey Phair and South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi.

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Largest age difference between teammates in Women's World Cup history.

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Casey Phair is the first player of mixed heritage to be selected for the Korean World Cup team.

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