Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Norway | Argentina |
| Nationality | Norway | Argentina |
| Age | 26 | 39 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 55 | 207 |
| International goals | 62 | 125 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 35 | 15 |
| Goals | 27 | 12 |
| Assists | 8 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Erling Haaland score in World Cup 2026? +
Erling Haaland has scored 7 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances.
How many international caps does Erling Haaland have? +
Erling Haaland has earned 55 international caps and scored 62 goals for Norway.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Erling Haaland or Lionel Messi? +
Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Erling Haaland scored 27 goals in 35 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.
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Erling Haaland (🇳🇴 Norway, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Erling Haaland brings 55 international caps and 62 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Erling Haaland scored 27 goals and provided 8 assists in 35 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.