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Most appearances in FIFA World Cup history

🇦🇷 Argentine star Lionel Messi holds the absolute record for the most appearances in FIFA World Cup history with 26 matches played 🇩🇪 Germany's Lothar Matthaus follows closely with 25 appearances

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01 June 2026•Update: 01 June 2026

Most appearances in FIFA World Cup history

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