The following FIFA World Cup will not be till 2026, however there’s already a way of pleasure constructing in the direction of the match, as it’s being hosted by 16 cities in three nations.
The competitors shall be performed between eleventh June and nineteenth July 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the US. That is the primary time will probably be hosted by three nations and the primary North American World Cup since 1994. This 2026 World Cup has one other first, as it would host 48 groups as an alternative of the standard 32.
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The top World Cup goalscorers of all time
Among the biggest gamers of all time have carried out on the largest stage.
Through the years, many legendary gamers have made their mark on the competitors, with some happening to compete at a number of World Cup finals. In order the countdown to the match continues, now we have taken a take a look at the gamers who’ve made essentially the most appearances on the World Cup.
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Gamers with essentially the most males’s World Cup appearances |
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Rank |
Participant |
Nation |
WC apps |
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1 |
Lionel Messi |
Argentina |
26 |
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2 |
Lothar Matthaus |
Germany |
25 |
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3 |
Miroslav Klose |
Germany |
24 |
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4 |
Paolo Maldini |
Italy |
23 |
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5 |
Cristiano Ronaldo |
Portugal |
22 |
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6= |
Diego Maradona |
Argentina |
21 |
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6= |
Wladyslaw Zmuda |
Poland |
21 |
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6= |
Uwe Seeler |
West Germany |
21 |
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9= |
Hugo Lloris |
France |
20 |
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9= |
Javier Mascherano |
Argentina |
20 |
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9= |
Philipp Lahm |
Germany |
20 |
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9= |
Bastian Schweinsteiger |
Germany |
20 |
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9= |
Cafu |
Brazil |
20 |
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9= |
Grzegorz Lato |
Poland |
20 |
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Grzegorz Lato (Poland)
20 matches
First on this checklist is Grzegorz Lato, who gained 100 caps for his nationwide aspect, Poland. The previous winger performed in 4 World Cups as a participant, taking part in a complete of 20 matches.
The most effective Lato achieved together with his nation was a third-place end in 1974 and 1982, however on a private stage, he additionally had an honest scoring file, as he netted 10 occasions within the competitors.
13
Cafu (Brazil)
20 matches
Cafu is likely one of the most well-known Brazil gamers to play the sport and remains to be extremely talked about now by the fortunate ones who bought to observe him play.
The Brazilian performed in 4 separate World Cups, captaining his nationwide group in his final two tournaments. Cafu performed 20 occasions within the World Cup, and whereas he didn’t rating, he made up for it by successful the competitors twice in 1994 and 2002.
12
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany)
20 matches
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger gained 121 caps for his nationwide group and was a part of three World Cup squads.
The midfielder performed 20 occasions within the competitors, scoring two objectives and offering six assists. The 2014 World Cup was one to recollect for the ex-Bayern Munich midfielder, as he lastly secured a chunk of silverware together with his nation.
11
Philipp Lahm (Germany)
20 matches
A participant who performed with Schweinsteiger for Germany and Bayern Munich is Philipp Lahm.
The previous Germany captain, who lifted the World Cup in 2014, additionally performed 20 occasions within the World Cup, although he had extra minutes than his former teammate with 1,920 minutes in comparison with Schweinsteiger’s 1,656.
Except for successful the trophy in Brazil, Lahm memorably opened the German World Cup of 2006 with a particular opening purpose towards Costa Rica.
10
Javier Mascherano (Argentina)
20 matches
Javier Mascherano was a vital participant for membership and nation throughout his taking part in days, as he gained 147 caps for Argentina.
The previous midfielder performed in 4 World Cups for his nationwide group however was unable to assert success, because the furthest they bought whereas he was within the group was the ultimate in 2014, the place they misplaced 1-0 to Germany.
Mascherano performed in 20 World Cup matches throughout his profession, making him certainly one of Argentina’s most-capped gamers on the World Cup.
9
Hugo Lloris (France)
20 matches
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has performed in 4 World Cups, together with his final look being within the 2022 remaining towards Argentina.
Lloris has appeared 20 occasions within the competitors, holding a formidable eight clear sheets alongside the best way.
Lloris is fortunate sufficient to name himself a World Cup winner as he performed an enormous function in his nation’s success in 2018. He’s additionally France’s most-capped participant for World Cup video games.
8
Uwe Seeler (Germany)
21 matches
Uwe Seeler was a former Germany worldwide who gained 72 caps for his nationwide group, with 21 of these coming within the World Cup.
Seeler scored 9 objectives and chipped in with eight assists throughout these appearances, however he was unable to be part of a group that gained the match, coming closest when England defeated West Germany at Wembley in 1966.
7
Wladyslaw Zmuda (Poland)
21 matches
Wladyslaw Zmuda is one other former Poland worldwide who represented his nation in 4 World Cup tournaments. He was awarded the Younger Participant Award after the 1974 World Cup, together with his performances at centre-back taking Poland to the third-place play-off, the place they beat Brazil.
Zmuda was additionally captain of the group that was knocked out within the semi-finals in 1982, the place they have been crushed by eventual winners Italy.
6
Diego Maradona (Argentina)
21 matches
Diego Maradona is one other Argentina participant who performed in a number of World Cups for his nation.
Maradona earned 91 caps for his nationwide aspect, scoring 34 objectives within the course of, and was seen on the time as one of many biggest to play the sport.
Maradona performed 21 occasions within the World Cup and had a formidable file within the competitors, scoring eight objectives and offering eight assists. The Argentinian was additionally a World Cup winner in 1986.
5
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
22 matches
It could not shock many soccer followers to see Cristiano Ronaldo close to the highest of this checklist given he has been taking part in soccer for an extended time frame and doesn’t appear like he’s going to cease anytime quickly.
Ronaldo has performed in 5 World Cups, taking part in a complete of twenty-two video games, however his file with regards to objectives is arguably underwhelming, as he’s solely bought eight to his title. The 39-year-old has no World Cup winner’s medal, however it’s absolutely on the high of his want checklist earlier than he retires.
4
Paolo Maldini (Italy)
23 matches
Paolo Maldini has been retired from soccer for a very long time now, however the Italian remains to be fondly remembered as one of many biggest defenders to play the sport.
Maldini featured in 4 World Cups for Italy, taking part in a complete of 23 video games, however was by no means in a position to win the match. The closest Maldini got here was in 1994 as Italy reached the ultimate earlier than being crushed on penalties by Brazil.
3
Miroslav Klose (Germany)
24 matches
Miroslav Klose is arguably one of many biggest goalscorers soccer has seen, particularly at worldwide stage, as he scored 71 objectives in 137 appearances for Germany.
Of these 137 video games, 24 got here in World Cups, a match that Klose thrived in as he scored 16 objectives. Klose was a member of the Germany group that gained the 2014 World Cup and is the match’s present file goalscorer.
2
Lothar Matthäus (Germany)
25 matches
Germany’s Lothar Matthäus is second for essentially the most appearances at a FIFA World Cup.
The previous midfielder performed 25 occasions for his nation on the largest stage in soccer, scoring six objectives alongside the best way.
Matthaus was part of some unbelievable German groups, together with the one which gained the 1990 World Cup, with “Der Panzer” netting within the penalty-shootout victory over England within the semi-finals.
1
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
26 matches
Lionel Messi has performed essentially the most video games in World Cup soccer, with the Argentinian taking part in 26 matches throughout 5 totally different tournaments.
Messi’s first World Cup was in 2006, the place Argentina have been knocked out within the quarter-finals. He then performed within the following 4 tournaments with various success, with the latter in 2022 being the one which lastly noticed him raise the largest trophy within the recreation.
Messi performed a pivotal function in his nation’s triumph, scoring seven occasions in 2022, that means he now has 13 objectives within the World Cup.
