Johannesburg - Brazil will begin the World Cup with the oldest squad at the tournament, but not the most experienced one.

The Brazilian team has the oldest player average among all squads at 29 years and 3 months, and it is also its oldest ever at World Cups. But most players summoned by coach Dunga are making their debut in football's biggest tournament and are far from veterans.

Only nine players are back for their second World Cup, and only three of those were starters in 2006 in Germany - defenders Juan and Lucio and playmaker Kaká.

The Brazilian team is one month older than the English team, while the youngest is Ghana at 24 years and 9 months, according to FIFA.

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