Casey Phair of South Korea is the oldest woman to play in the World Cup.

 In the 78th minute of the team's 2-0 loss against Colombia in Sydney, Phair came on as a replacement.

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South Korea's 2-0 loss to Colombia on Tuesday in Australia marked Casey Phair's World Cup debut. Phair was born and raised in the United States. — FIFA

Casey Phair, a US citizen, broke the record for being the tournament's youngest player ever just 26 days after turning 16. 

Despite the squad ultimately losing 2-0 to Colombia, the gifted attacker played for South Korea and entered as a substitute in the 78th minute of the encounter in Sydney. Phair's accomplishment eclipsed the prior mark held by Ifeanyi Chiejine of Nigeria, who was 16 years and 34 days old in 1999 when the Women's World Cup took place.

Phair's record-breaking performance was part of the Group H match, but there was also another historic first. This game had the distinction of having the largest age difference between the goalkeepers, with Phair and South Korean Kim Jung-mi having a remarkable age difference of 22 years and 256 days.

Being the first player of mixed ethnicity to be picked for the South Korean World Cup team, Phair's selection is very significant. Her success serves as proof of her talent and promise and serves as a showcase for the variety and up-and-coming young talent in women's football.

Football fans anxiously anticipate Phair's next appearances as her fame continues to soar because they see her as a talented young player with the ability to leave a lasting impression on the international scene. Her involvement heightens the enthusiasm and expectation around the Women's World Cup and demonstrates the sport's abundance of skill and promise.