Lionel, Ronaldo Among Footballers Who Will Be Making Their Fifth World Cup Appearance In Qatar 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on Sunday November 20th in Qatar, where they host nation will face Ecuador. 

Reportminds Blog will take a look at three players who will be playing at the FIFA competition for the fifth time. 

It's understood that the FIFA World Cup is held every four years, the last edition was in Russia where France emerged winners. 

Few players have the opportunity to compete in multiple editions of the FIFA World Cup competition. 

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): 

The Paris Saint-Germain star, Lionel Messi is expected to the Argentine national team in Qatar. 

Lionel Messi will make his fifth appearance in a FIFA World Cup in their opening group game against Saudi Arabia.

The 35-year-old forward made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2006 in a group stage game against Serbia and Montenegro, scoring and assisting a goal each. 

Lionel Messi has also appeared in 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions with the Argentine national team. Although Messi came close in the 2014 in Brazil when Argentina lost in extra time to Germany after Mario Gotze scored the only goal. 

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 

Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, will led the Portugal national team in Qatar. Fernando Santos men have touched down in Doha, Qatar ahead of their opening game. 

Cristiano Ronaldo will make fifth appearance in the competition when they face the Black Stars of Ghana in their opening group game. 

3. Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico): 

Guillermo Ochoa is one of the few players who will make the fifth appearance at the FIFA competition. Ochoa made his debut as the Mexican shot-stopper in the 2006 World Cup.