8 June 2026
Players with the most World Cup matches
Longevity at the very top is rare. These players turned out at World Cups more than anyone.
| Player | Matches |
|---|---|
| Lothar Matthäus (Germany) | 25 |
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 26 |
| Miroslav Klose (Germany) | 24 |
| Paolo Maldini (Italy) | 23 |
Several players have appeared at five different World Cups — an elite club that includes Matthäus, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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