Most FIFA World Cup matches played in by an individual

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