The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football and is watched by millions of people around the world. The honor of playing in the World Cup is something that only a select few are able to achieve, never mind multiple times. Here are five remarkable players who have had the opportunity to compete in five World Cups. Lothar Matthaus, Germany Matthaus made his first appearance at a World Cup in 1982 before losing out to Argentina in the 1986 final. He captained West Germany to glory in the 1990 World Cup and played in the competition in 1994 and 1998 as well. Matthaus holds the record for most appearances in the FIFA World Cup, having played 25 matches. Andres Guardado, Mexico Guardado has enjoyed great longevity on the international stage and is one of 3 Mexicans to have played five World Cups. The Real Betis midfielder made his international debut in 2005 before being called up for the 2006 World Cup. He also featured in the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions of the World Cup. Rafael Marquez, Mexico. Marquez is another Mexican who has appeared in five editions of the FIFA World Cup in the colors of El Tri. He made his World Cup bow in 2002 and featured in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions of the World Cup. Marquez could have played in six World Cups but missed out on the 1998 World Cup despite making his Mexico debut in 1997. Lionel Messi, Argentina Lionel Messi is currently playing in his fifth World Cup, having made his first World Cup appearance in 2006. He also played in the 2010 tournament before captaining Argentina at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions. Messi holds the record for being the youngest and oldest player to score and assist in a single World Cup match. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal. The Qatar World cup is Ronaldo’s fifth World Cup making him only the second European to play in five World Cups. Ronaldo first played in the World Cup in 2006, before captaining Portugal in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He holds the record of being the first man to score in five editions of the World Cup.