As of 2022, Lionel Messi held the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances, with a total of 26. His 26th appearance came in the 2022 final, where Argentina defeated France on penalties to win their third World Cup.
Players with the most appearances in the FIFA World Cup as of 2022
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