Playing at the World Cup is the pinnacle of any career.
But playing multiple World Cups and racking up 20 or more appearances is another level of consistency and achievement reserved for only the best of the best. Many don’t come close and even the great Pelé didn’t manage it.
With the 2026 World Cup coming into view, these are the players across both the men’s and women’s editions who have made the most appearances on the sport’s biggest stage.
