Most FIFA football World Cup Qualifiers matches played by a team

The most FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matches played by a team is 189, achieved by both Mexico and Costa Rica.

Mexico have won 121 of their 189 fixtures in the CONCACAF region – a World Cup qualifying record. Costa Rica have won 95 of their 189 fixtures, also in the CONCACAF region.

Uruguay are next on 184 fixtures (with 82 victories), with Paraguay also on 184 qualifying matches, but with 73 wins (both as members of CONMEBOL).