Lilly and Messi Only Players with 30 World Cup Appearances
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Kristine Lilly and Lionel Messi are the only players in World Cup history to reach 30 appearances, across men's and women's tournaments.
Kristine Lilly and Lionel Messi are the only players in World Cup history to have made 30 appearances, according to FIFA. The milestone spans both the men's and women's tournaments.
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