The Live News reports that Carbajal was the first footballer to participate in five World Cups.
Carbajal played as the goalkeeper for Mexico in five World Cups, including Brazil in 1950, Switzerland in 1954, Sweden in 1958, Chile in 1962, and England in 1966.
In these competitions, he made 11 appearances for his country.
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Carbajal held the record for playing in five World Cups for 32 years until German midfielder Lothar Matthaus matched it in 1998.
Carbajal’s compatriots Rafael Marquez and Andres Guardado, as well as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have since equalled his record.
Carbajal was scouted by Real Madrid between 1950 and 1954, but he never left his domestic league. Instead, he spent most of his career with Club Leon, a team based in his hometown.
Carbajal’s contribution to Mexican football has been immense, and his name will always be remembered as a true icon of the sport.
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