Diogo Costa vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Diogo Costa vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Diogo Costa | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Goalkeeper | Forward |
| Club | Portugal | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Portugal | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Diogo Costa | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Diogo Costa | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | — | 207 |
| International goals | — | 125 |
| Statistic | Diogo Costa | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 33 | 22 |
| Goals | 0 | 19 |
| Assists | 0 | 13 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Diogo Costa score in World Cup 2026? +
Diogo Costa scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Diogo Costa have? +
Diogo Costa represents Portugal internationally.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Diogo Costa or Lionel Messi? +
Diogo Costa and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Diogo Costa scored 0 goals while Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at the tournament. 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 this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Diogo Costa vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Diogo Costa (🇵🇹 Portugal, Goalkeeper) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
In their 2025/26 and 2026/27 club seasons, Diogo Costa scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 33 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and 13 assists in 22 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.