Defender Diego Godin became the oldest footballer in the history of the Uruguayan national team at the World Cup, entering the field in the group stage match against South Korea (0:0) at the age of 36 years and 281 days.
This record was previously held by Obdulio Varele (36 years and 279 days), who captained Uruguay at the 1950 World Cup, where the Sky Blues won.
