On July 25, Casey Phair, a forward from South Korea, made history by becoming the youngest player ever to participate in the Women's World Cup, achieving this feat just 26 days after turning 16, CNN reports.
Born in the United States, Phair entered the match as a substitute in the 78th minute during South Korea's 2-0 defeat to Colombia in Sydney. This accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by Nigeria's Ifeanyi Chiejine, who was 16 years and 34 days old at the 1999 Women's World Cup.
Additionally, the Group H clash witnessed another record-breaking moment as the age difference between Phair and South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi was noted as the largest age gap between teammates in Women's World Cup history, standing at 22 years and 256 days, as reported by FIFA.
Moreover, Phair is the first player of mixed heritage to be chosen for a Korean World Cup squad. South Korea's coach, Colin Bell, emphasized his responsibility to shield the young player from excessive media attention after her selection.
Looking ahead, South Korea is scheduled to face Morocco in Adelaide on July 30.
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