Most FIFA World Cup matches played in by an individual
- Who
- Lionel Messi
- What
- 26 total number
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 18 December 2022
The most FIFA World Cup matches played in by an individual is 26 and was achieved by Lionel Messi (Argentina), in Lusail, Qatar, on 18 December 2022.
Messi and Argentina became World Champions in the same match