{
  "id": 1510899,
  "title": "FULL LIST: FIFA lists over 60 players with four, more World Cup appearances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/full-list-fifa-lists-over-60-players-with-four-more-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-fifa-lists-over-60-players-with-four-more-world-cup-appearances/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FIFA has officially released a ranking of footballers who have appeared in the most World Cup editions. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi top the list with six tournaments each, including the upcoming 2026 edition hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Following them are seven players who have played in five World Cups, and a total of 60 players who have participated in four editions. The list, published on August 17, 2026, is available on FIFA's website and highlights the players who have played in the most editions of the FIFA World Cup.",
  "summary": "FIFA on Monday officially released a list ranking footballers by the number of FIFA World Cup editions they have featured in, highlighting players who have appeared in four, five and six tournaments. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had extended their record as the players to have appeared at the most FIFA World Cup editions, with Read More:…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FULL LIST: Club-by-club results as EPL clubs round off pre-season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/full-list-club-by-club-results-as-epl-clubs-round-off-pre-season",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:41:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}