American teen becomes youngest player to make World Cup debut

American Casey Phair was seen playing the second half for South Korea in Monday night's match against Colombia.

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American player Casey Phair is only 16 years old.

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Casey Phair became the youngest player to make her World Cup debut.

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Phair broke the previous record held by Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Chiijin.

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Ifeni Chiijin made his World Cup debut in 1999 at the age of 16 years and 34 days.

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Phair trained with the USWNT last year.

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Casey Phair 's parents met in Korea, where her American father worked teaching English.

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Prior to being called up to the senior team, Fair scored five goals in two matches for the South Korea under-17 team in Women's Asian Cup qualifying.

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