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Most World Cup appearances as a player

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At a glance

3 entries share the top spot with 6 World Cups. The list has 8 entries, from 6 at the top down to 5 at the bottom. The top 5 average 5.6 World Cups per entry.

  1. 1
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2006–2022 + WK2026 (+1)

    6
    World Cups
  2. 1
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    2006–2022 + WK2026 (+1)

    6
    World Cups
  3. 1
    Guillermo OchoaMexico

    2006–2022 + WK2026 (+1)

    6
    World Cups
  4. 4
    Antonio CarbajalMexico

    1950–1966

    5
    World Cups
  5. 4
    Lothar MatthäusDuitsland

    1982–1998

    5
    World Cups
  6. 4
    Rafael MárquezMexico

    2002–2018

    5
    World Cups
  7. 4
    Gianluigi BuffonItalië

    1998–2014

    5
    World Cups
  8. 4
    Andrés GuardadoMexico

    2006–2022

    5
    World Cups
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most World Cup appearances as a player"?
Lionel Messi is number 1 with 6 World Cups.
What is the top 3 of "Most World Cup appearances as a player"?
The top 3: 1. Lionel Messi (6 World Cups), 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (6 World Cups), 1. Guillermo Ochoa (6 World Cups).
How many World Cups does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 6 World Cups.

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