Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | England | Argentina |
| Nationality | England | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Assists | 1 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 77 | 207 |
| International goals | 7 | 125 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 36 | 15 |
| Goals | 4 | 12 |
| Assists | 5 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Declan Rice score in World Cup 2026? +
Declan Rice has scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances.
How many international caps does Declan Rice have? +
Declan Rice has earned 77 international caps and scored 7 goals for England.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Declan Rice or Lionel Messi? +
Declan Rice and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Declan Rice scored 4 goals in 36 apps while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Inter Miami.
Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Declan Rice (🏴 England, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Declan Rice brings 77 international caps and 7 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Declan Rice scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 36 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and 8 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.