Most appearances in football (soccer) FIFA World Cup matches by a coach

The most appearances in football (soccer) FIFA World Cup matches by a coach is 25 and was achieved by Helmut Schoen (Germany) who managed West Germany at four successive tournaments from 1966-1978. Helmut Schoen had a remarkable record as coach reaching the final in 1966, finishing 3rd in 1970 and winning the tournament in 1974. His first World Cup match in charge was a 5-0 win over Switzerland in the 1st round match in Hillsborough, Sheffield, England. His last game was the 2nd round match against Austria in Cordoba, Argentina which West Germany lost 3-2.