Leo Messi became Qatar 2022 in the footballer with the most appearances in the history of the World Cups. PHOTO: @fifaworldcup_es
Who are they footballers with the most games played in World Cup history? Being called up to represent your country in a World Cup is a source of pride. today we will review the players who have played the most matches in the World Cups. Like is logic, they are all true legends.
Footballers with the most games played in World Cup history
Leo Messi
With 26 parties in 5 world, Leo Messi is the footballer with the most appearances in the history of the World Cups. Two-time tournament MVP (2014 Y 2022), the Argentine crowned his record of 26 matches with the title of world champion in Qatar 2022.
Lothar Matthäus
The German led the ranking of footballers with the most matches played in the World Cup for a long time with a total of 25. It is also, one of the footballers who played in 5 world (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 Y 1998). He was champion in the edition of Italy 1990.
Miroslav Klose
German footballer (Although he born in Poland) He played a total of 24 World Cup meetings, allowing you to take second place. further, is the top scorer in World Cup history with 16 annotations. He was champion in 2014.
Paolo Maldini
Another myth present in this list of footballers with the most games played in World Cup history. The Italian defender has 23 encounters spread over 4 editions. He was a finalist in 1994.
Diego Armando Maradona
We continue with illustrious names. The Argentinian Diego Armando Maradona, for many the best footballer of all time, was present in 4 World Cups in which he played a total of 21 matches. He was champion in 1986 and played the final in 1990.
Uwe Seeler
Again a German who sneaks into this list of players with the most appearances in the World Cups. The forward participated in 21 encounters spread over 4 World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 Y 1970). Unfortunately for him, could not be champion at any time. One of the best german players in history.
Wladyslaw Zmuda
One of the best Polish footballers in history. Zmuda is another one of those who surpassed twenty matches (21). One of the members of the best Polish team in history. Juice 4 world (1974, 1978, 1982 Y 1986). He couldn't win either.
With 20 games played we find other great names such as the Brazilian Cafu, Germans Lame Y Schweinsteiger, the Polish Side, the Argentinian Mascherano and the French Hugo Lloris.
