Germany fielded their oldest World Cup squad for the first time since 1998
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The current German national team lineup for the third-round World Cup match against Ecuador has achieved a remarkable statistical milestone, taking fans back to the late 1990s.
Details: According to Opta, the starting eleven selected by the German coaching staff for this World Cup match is the oldest squad the Mannschaft has fielded at a World Cup in the past 28 years. The average age of the eleven players on the pitch was 30 years and 170 days.
Such a wealth of seasoned veterans in Germany's starting lineup at the World Cup hasn't been seen since the summer of 1998. The previous record was set during the infamous 1998 World Cup quarterfinal, when Germany suffered a heavy defeat to Croatia (0-3).
Fans can only hope that this time, the immense experience of the veterans will deliver a far more positive result for the team.
It's worth noting that the kickoff for Ecuador vs Germany is scheduled for 22:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: Bayern signed Germany's rising football star for €55 million.
