FIFA World Cup in numbers: Most games

DOHA, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the players with the most FIFA World Cup appearances:

25 - Lothar Matthaus (Germany)

25 - Lionel Messi (Argentina)

24 - Miroslav Klose (Germany)

23 - Paolo Maldini (Italy)

22 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)