FIFA World Cup has many things to enjoy. From the beautiful field matches, field dramas, records being broken and other new ones set, world cup has many things to follow up.
However, did you know that there are only four players in the world cup history who have been in five different world cup? Well, here are the four players who have the record of appearing in five different world cups:
Rafael MarquezThe Mexico international has been in the world cup since 2002. This year’s Russia world cup 2018 was his fifth in a row. The former Barcelona midfielder has represented his national team at every world cup from 2002 to 2018. He played in their 1-0 win against German after being subbed in the 74th minute.
Gianluigi BuffonThe Italian goalkeeper has been in the world cup squad from 1998 to 2014. Unfortunately, his team Italy was knocked out of this year world cup, otherwise he would be making his sixth appearance. Despite international retirement, he is one of the most capped players of all time.
Lothar MatthausThe German international featured in five world cups from 1982 to 1998. He holds the record for the most world cup matches played by a single player, 25 matches.
Antonio CarbajalThe Mexico international made his first world cup appearance in 1950. The former Mexico goalkeeper played for his team five consecutive times becoming the first goalkeeper to appear in five world cups.
#hivisasaworldcup