Park Kyu Chong was the first player in the history of the FIFA World Cup at the age of 39+ to play in matches. June 17, 1954 Park Kyu Chong played in a match against Hungary at the age of 39 years 57 days. Stanley Matthews (England) participated in the game England - Belgium at the age of 39 years 136 days on the same day, but with a little late.